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Acceleration and motion work in a vacuum the same way as they do here -- except for the air (and other) resistance and the gravity of the earth. Let's look at a pair of examples and check things out. We can gain leverage through gravity and friction here on earth. We can bowl. If you try to bowl in space, you'll be moving away from the ball as it is moving away from you. The ball would be doing most of the moving, but you would be doing some. If you hit a Table Tennis ball here on earth, it slows down dramatically as it moves across the table and past the net. In space, it would not slow down at all due to the aerodynamic forces of air on it like here. Your "kill shot" would rocket away and not slow down.
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When an meteorite moves in space is work done?
No. Space is a vacuum, and therefore no work is exerted on the meteorite. The above answer is incorrect. Anytime a MASS is moved over a distance, work has been done...by definition of Work (as in Physics). Without gravity an object does not have any weight, BUT it still has Mass. A Force was required to initiate the motion, but without gravity and in a vacuum the motion continues indefinitely without additional Forces acting on the Mass. In the absence of addition force there will be NO Acceleration. The work being done is still: MASS x Distance = Work
How do force motion and acceleration work together?
They Work Togehter By They All Havr Letters And Capital Letters
Where does an ion drive work?
Ion engines only work in the vacuum of space.
Force equals mass times what?
Work. The force times the distance over which the force is applied is equal to the work. Work is measured in joules.
Do microphones work in the vacuum of space?
According to the principles of physics, sound itself is unable to travel in a vacuum. Therefore, a microphone will be unable to amplify any sounds in a vacuum.
What would be the effect of doing some work on a moving object?
Its speed of motion, or its direction of motion, or both, would change. In general, the change would be described as 'acceleration'.
What would be the effect of doing some work on moving object?
Its speed of motion, or its direction of motion, or both, would change. In general, the change would be described as 'acceleration'.
Why wouldn't you be able to hear a sound in outer space?
sound doesn't work a vacuum
How Do Electromagnetic Waves Work?
Electromagnetic waves are waves which can travel through the vacuum of outer space.
Why can't perpetual motion work?
Perpetual motion would only work in a perfect environment - perfect vacuum - zero friction, zero resistance. The best we can hope for is to minimize the input energy - increase efficiency...
Does a vacuum cleaner work in space?
No. First of all it wouldn't stay on the ground. and why would you need to vacuum?A vacuum cleaner depends on a difference in air pressure to operate. With no air pressure in space, there could be no difference in air pressure and thus no operation.Inside a manned spacecraft, which is usually pressurized a vacuum cleaner will obviously work just fine; especially for collecting and disposing of water globules. Also the standard NASA space toilet uses a modification of a vacuum cleaner for urine collection.
How did they use space cameras in space?
I'm sure they use digital cameras in space. The camera would have to be specially designed to work in a vacuum. Other than that, no problem.
