You Are Standing on a Skateboard, Initially at Rest

Multiple Choice

You are standing on a skateboard, 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 maximize your speed on the skateboard?

A) Deflect the ball back.
B) Catch the ball.
C) Your final speed on the skateboard will be the same regardless whether you catch the ball or deflect the ball.