If a spacecraft is pushed by a thruster, what will happen

A, The spacecraft will move and then slowly come to a stop on its own.

B. The spacecraft will not move because it only works on earth.

C. The spacecraft will not move due to air resistance.

D. The spacecraft will move and will not stop until it is stopped by an equal and opposite force.

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Alyssa

Physics

7 April, 10:11

If a spacecraft is pushed by a thruster, what will happen

A, The spacecraft will move and then slowly come to a stop on its own.

B. The spacecraft will not move because it only works on earth.

C. The spacecraft will not move due to air resistance.

D. The spacecraft will move and will not stop until it is stopped by an equal and opposite force.

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Coby Park · Answer 1

D.

This is an accordance with Newton's First Law of Motion, stating that objects in motion remain in motion and objects at rest remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force.