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what does newton's first law predict for the motion of a spaceship in outer space, assuming that its means of propulsion in shut off?

2007-01-20 17:44:34 · 2 answers · asked by clars 1 in Science & Mathematics Physics

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in space no force exists on any body so if anything is in space it will be in state of rest or motion according to the condition

2007-01-20 18:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by n nitant 3 · 0 0

It predicts that the spaceship should continue indefinitely at the same velocity, assuming there is no net force on it. However, gravity and frictional force from the few molecules in space will change the velocity of a spaceship.

2007-01-21 01:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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