Angular Momentum Conservation in Satellite Systems
A satellite in orbit around Earth fires its thrusters, exerting a force perpendicular to its velocity. Relative to the center of Earth, for which of the following systems is angular momentum not conserved?
A
Earth-satellite-expelled gas system
B
Earth-satellite system
C
The universe as a whole
D
The satellite alone
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