You are standing on a skateboard, initially at rest. A frien…
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Yоu аre stаnding оn а skatebоard, initially at rest. A friend throws a very heavy ball towards you. You have two choices about what to do with the ball: either catch the ball or deflect it back toward your friend with the same speed as it was originally thrown. Which choice should you make in order to minimize your speed on the skateboard?