To drop a package to Earth's surface from a satellite in close-Earth orbit, project it

A. ahead at satellite speed.
B. straight downward.
C. behind at satellite speed.
D. none of the above


Answer: C

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A) 19 B) 25 C) 34 D) 55 E) 78

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A. at non-right angles to the magnetic field direction. B. parallel to the magnetic field. C. perpendicular to the magnetic field. D. none of the above

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