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Vibhor
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I think if the astronaut can somehow throw it behind himself, against the direction of orbital motion ( 180° opposite ) such that the total orbital velocity of the nut is canceled , it should fall straight down . But this is practically not possible .
Another way is to throw it backwards at an angle such that the velocity vector points towards Earth .
I am not really sure with the above reasoning .
Any sincere help is appreciated .
Thanks