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Subject: Re: Slingshot effect
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Date: Tue, 26-Nov-85 17:53:03 EST
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I liked your explanation of the slingshot effect, but I thought I would
point out to you that "velocity" with respect to Jupiter is affected.  I
think you meant to say that the "speed" with respect to Jupiter is unaffected.
Remember, velocity has "speed" and "direction."

Greg Thorson
AT&T Bell Labs
Holmdel, NJ  07733
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