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Space is not entirely empty and so is not a total or perfect vacuum, but it is as close to a vacuum as makes any difference. SOmething like the Voyager space probe, which has been hurtling through space for many years now and is, by some estimates, about to leave the Milky Way galaxy, will continue hurtling until it hits something big enough (and by big, I mean massive for you purists reading this) to stop it. It will not just slow down and come to a stop in the middle of nowhere. Although I suppose, now I have said that, it just might be possible that after a certain amount of time like a hundred billion years or so it might have hit enough space dust to have all it's energy absorbed, in which case it might just coast to a stop. But of course, that does not account for the effects of gravity acting on it. Phil
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What happens if you throw a football into space on a space walk?
If a football were thrown in space during a spacewalk, it would continue moving in a straight line at a constant velocity due to the lack of air resistance or gravitational forces to slow it down. In the vacuum of space, there is no atmosphere to affect its trajectory, so it would keep moving until it encounters another force or object.
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.
Why is there no drag in space?
There is no drag in space because there is no atmosphere to create resistance against an object's movement. In space, objects can move freely without experiencing air resistance, which allows spacecraft to travel at high speeds and for objects to orbit planets without slowing down.
Why does space probe need very little fuel?
In space there is no friction, so once the space craft gets moving it will stay in motion until it runs into something. The lack or resistance (friction) means it doesn't have to keep pushing to continue moving. It only needs enough fuel to get it up to speed then it will continue on by itself.
Why do things move steadily in space?
In space, objects move steadily due to inertia, which is the tendency of objects to continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. Without air resistance or other forces to slow them down, objects in space will continue moving steadily on their own inertia.
What happens to an object when it is thrown in space?
When an object is thrown in space, it will continue moving in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by another force. This is due to the absence of air resistance and gravity in space.
What will happen to an object if it is put into motion in space, considering the effects of zero gravity and the absence of air resistance?
In space, an object put into motion will continue moving in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. Without gravity and air resistance, there are no forces to slow it down or change its direction, so it will keep moving indefinitely.
What is the name of the space directly in front of a moving object called in terms of composition?
The space directly in front of a moving object is called the "leading space" in terms of composition.
How does a space shuttle reach in space?
Using thousands of pounds of rocket fluid. Most of the rocket fuel is used in take off, because of air resistance caused by the Earths atmosphere. There is no air resistance in space so once an object gets move, it'll stay moving.
An object moving around another object in space is doing what?
orbiting
What is the object moving in space called?
An object moving in space is typically referred to as a celestial body or celestial object. This can include planets, stars, asteroids, comets, moons, and other astronomical entities.
A piece of matter moving through space is called?
A piece of matter moving through space is called an object or a particle.
What is the thing that moves by constant speed in space?
An object moving by constant speed in space could be a spacecraft, satellite, or a celestial body like a planet or asteroid. In space, objects can maintain a constant speed due to the absence of friction or air resistance.
Why do objects travel at the same speed in space?
Objects in space travel at the same speed because there is no air resistance or friction to slow them down. Once an object is in motion in space, it will continue moving at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force.
Can you throw objects faster in space or on earth?
Space bcause theres no air resistance to slow down the object in space.
What is zero velocity?
An object which is not changing in it's position in space. In simply it is at rest
What happens if you throw a football into space on a space walk?
If a football were thrown in space during a spacewalk, it would continue moving in a straight line at a constant velocity due to the lack of air resistance or gravitational forces to slow it down. In the vacuum of space, there is no atmosphere to affect its trajectory, so it would keep moving until it encounters another force or object.
