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AP Physics 1
6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites
6.4 Conservation of Angular Momentum
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A satellite in orbit before and after an internal explosion.
A satellite in orbit before and after an internal explosion.
A satellite of mass \(M\) is in a stable circular orbit around a planet. The only significant force on the satellite is the gravitational force from the planet, which acts as a central force. Due to an internal malfunction, the satellite suddenly explodes into several fragments of unequal mass that fly off in different directions. Which of the following claims and justifications correctly describes the system immediately after the explosion?

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