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Space probes can travel millions of miles without using any fuel?
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∙ 9y ago
Newton's Second Law: The force applied to an object is proportional to its mass and its acceleration.
What this means is that any object, traveling in a straight line, at a constant speed, requires no force to maintain that motion. Most notably, in space, where there is no air resistance to slow the object down, no engines would be required to travel, except to change speed and course.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, their momentum keeps them moving. As long as they remain on their intended course there is no need to use more fuel.
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The Earth.
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My answer is that space probes go 5,075 mph, when launched from Earth. Hope I helped you find your answer.
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What is safer space probes or manned space flights?
Space probes would be safer.
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it is so very dangerous to travel if it is not tested by the scientist
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it is so very dangerous to travel if it is not tested by the scientist
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How do space probes aid in space?
How do space probes aid in space exploration
