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Do things slow down as quickly in outer space as it does on Earth?
Usually not. To slow a moving object down, some force must act on the moving object. On Earth, this force is usually friction. In outer space, there is no significant amount of friction, so moving objects tend to continue moving, unless they are slowed down by OTHER forces, such as gravity.
What is motion without friction?
Motion without friction is when an object moves through a medium with no resistance caused by friction. In this scenario, the object would continue moving at a constant velocity without slowing down due to friction forces. Examples include objects in outer space or objects moving on a frictionless surface.
A space probe is carried by a rocket into outer space What keeps the probe moving after the rocket no longer pushes it?
Sir Isac Newtons first law of motion The law of inertia an object in motion remainsthe same unless acted upon by an external force.In space there is no force to slow itdown so it keeps moving the same speed it was when the rockets stopped burning.In other words:No force is required to keep a moving object moving, as long as there's nothing actingon it to make it stop.
How might friction affect an object from outer space entering your atmosphere?
Friction slows objects down, changing kinetic energy into thermal energy. Usually an object from outer space will be travelling very, very fast as it enters the atmosphere and the friction (from the air resistance) will slow it down a lot. This energy is converted to heat, which is why objects can burn up in the atmosphere.
What kind of force can slow down a moving object?
Friction is a force that can slow down a moving object. It is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. It acts in the opposite direction to the object's motion.
What is a moving object that has a velocity vector and acceleration vector in the opposite direction?
This is a moving object that is slowing down.
Why would a ball would never stop moving if you give it a push (apply a force to it) in outer space?
In outer space, there is no air resistance or friction to slow down the ball's movement, so it will continue at a constant velocity indefinitely unless acted upon by an external force. This is in accordance with Newton's first law of motion, which states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a force.
If you were in outer space and threw a ball how much force would be required to keep it moving through the vacuum of space?
In space, there is no air resistance to slow down an object in motion, so once you give the ball an initial push or force, it will keep moving at a constant velocity without any additional force needed to overcome friction or resistance.
In outer space can travel at a constant speed and in specific direction without slowing down occur even when the engines are turned off why?
In outer space, objects can travel at a constant speed and direction without slowing down because there is no friction or air resistance to oppose their motion. Once an object is set in motion in the vacuum of space, it will continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. This allows spacecraft to maintain their velocity even when their engines are turned off.
How friction affect the moving object?
Friction always want to retard the motion of a moving object. So friction slows down and finally stops a moving object.
What are three things that friction can do to a moving object?
Friction can slow down the object's motion, decrease its speed, and ultimately stop the object from moving.
Suppose you were able to throw a ball in outer space would it slow down as quickly in space as it does on Earth?
No. There is no atmosphere in outer space. So there would be less resistance to slow the ball down. Not so. There is no resistance in space, it is a vacuum. It would go on forever unless acted upon by an outside force, such as the gravitational pull of another object. Simple Newtonian physics.
