2006-06-21 23:19:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Hrmm the problem is "path relative to what frame of reference"? See, the earth is moving along in a straight line through the curved or warped space of the Sun's gravity well. But, I guess you're looking for the answer: straight line.
2006-06-28 00:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It it is non accelerated uniform motion then the path is a straight line. (because changing of direction means modifying the velocity vector which means acceleration)
If it is a uniformly accelerated motion then the trajectory can be either a straight line or a circle (and maybe an elipse, i'm not sure about that)
2006-06-22 06:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by caesareor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uniform motion means uniform velocity.
Newton First law says that every body is in its state of rest or uniform motion unless......
Uniform motion implies momentum is constant. When momentum is constant it will be moving in a straight line for ever with constant velocity.
2006-06-22 08:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends..
uniform motion meaning that the object is moving at a constant speed, so it could be moving in any direction
2006-06-22 06:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by Zuberi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋