We have a non-rotating space station in the shape of a long thin uniform rod of mass 2.60 x 10^6 kg and length 769 meters. Small probes of mass 8303 kg are periodically launched in pairs from two points on the rod-shaped part of the station as shown, launching at a speed of 2888 m/s with respect to the launch points, which are each located 196 m from the center of the rod. After 11 pairs of probes have launched, how fast will the station be spinning? 3.70 rpm 7.71 rpm 4.63 rpm 10.02 rpm

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We have a non-rotating space station in the shape of a long thin uniform rod of mass 2.60 x 10^6 kg and length 769 meters. Small probes of mass 8303 kg are periodically launched in pairs from two points on the rod-shaped part of the station as shown, launching at a speed of 2888 m/s with respect to the launch points, which are each located 196 m from the center of the rod. After 11 pairs of probes have launched, how fast will the station be spinning?
   
3.70 rpm
   
7.71 rpm
   
4.63 rpm
   
10.02 rpm
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