A Space Probe Leaves the Solar System to Explore Interstellar

question 59

Multiple Choice

A space probe leaves the solar system to explore interstellar space. Once it is far from any stars, when must it fire its rocket engines?

• A) all the time, in order to keep moving
• B) only when it wants to speed up
• C) only when it wants to slow down
• D) only when it wants to turn
• E) when it wants to speed up, slow down, or turn

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