A satellite in force-free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate `(dM)/(dt) =av`,
Where M is the mass and v the speed of the satellite, and a is a constant. What is the deceleration the satellite experiences.

Options

A. `-av^(2)`
B. `-av^(2)//2M`
C. `-av^(2)//M`
D. `-2av^(2)//M`

Answer

C