Suppose an astronaut in outer space suddenly discovers that the tether connecting her to the space shuttle
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Suppose an astronaut in outer space suddenly discovers that the tether connecting her to the space shuttle is cut and she is slowly drifting away from the shuttle. Assuming that she is wearing a tool belt holding several wrenches, how can she move herself back toward the shuttle? Explain.
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