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A satellite was in two separate crashes. In both crashes, the satellite had the same mass. Engineers want to know about the speed and direction of the satellite after the crashes. Why would the crash affect the motion of the satellite, and which crash caused a greater change in motion for the satellite?

A satellite was in two separate crashes. In both crashes, the satellite had the same-example-1

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Answer:

Crash 1 and the crash would send the satellite into a different direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

It has more mass meaning it would be heavier meaning that it would cause a greater change in motion.

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