Three satellites are launched into space connected together. Once in deep space, an explosive charge separates the three satellites and they move apart. The satellites each have different masses with m1 < m2 < m3 . Which of the following statements is always true?
a. The one with mass m1 receives the greatest impulse.
b. The one with mass m3 receives the greatest impulse.
c. The all must receive equal impulses.
d. Although one or more of the above statements could be true in special cases, they are not always true.
D
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A. 1.0 
B. 1.2 
C. 1.4 
D. 1.7 
E. 2.0 
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a. 25 b. 0.2 c. 0.04 d. 5
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a. The P wave is transverse as is the S wave. b. The P wave is longitudinal as is the S wave. c. The P wave is transverse and the S wave is longitudinal. d. The P wave is longitudinal and the S wave is transverse. e. Both the P and S waves are mixtures of longitudinal and transverse waves.
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A) crust and mantle. B) lithosphere. C) lithosphere and the asthenosphere. D) crust.