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Question 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?
Answer Although one or more of the above statements could be true in special cases, they are not always true.