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AP Physics 1
4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
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An astronaut throwing a tool in deep space.
An astronaut throwing a tool in deep space.
An astronaut of mass \(M\) is floating at rest in deep space, far from any significant gravitational influences. The astronaut holds a tool of mass \(m\) and then throws it away from themselves. Which of the following correctly describes the total linear momentum of the astronaut-tool system during the throw and provides a valid justification?

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