College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 3 - Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 109: 2

Answer

The correct answer is: (e) when it wants to speed up, slow down, or turn

Work Step by Step

The correct answer is: (e) when it wants to speed up, slow down, or turn Once it is far from any stars, there will be no external force acting on the probe. According to Newton's first law, an object in motion will continue moving at the same speed in the same direction. If the space probe wants to speed up, slow down, or turn, the space probe must fire its engines.
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