You Are Standing on a Skateboard,initially at Rest

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

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