A 60.5 kgkg astronaut is doing a repair in space on the orbiting space station. She throws a 2.35 kgkg tool away from her at 3.20 m/sm/s relative to the space station. 1. With what speed will she begin to move? Express your answer with the appropriate units.   Δv= _______________   2. In what direction will she begin to move?   option (a) She moves in the direction in which she throws the tool. option (b) She moves opposite to the direction in which she throws the tool.

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A 60.5 kgkg astronaut is doing a repair in space on the orbiting space station. She throws a 2.35 kgkg tool away from her at 3.20 m/sm/s relative to the space station.

1. With what speed will she begin to move?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
 
Δv= _______________
 
2.
In what direction will she begin to move?
 
option (a) She moves in the direction in which she throws the tool.
option (b) She moves opposite to the direction in which she throws the tool.
 
 
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