An Astronaut Tosses a Ball Out in Space Where Gravitational

question 81

Multiple Choice

An astronaut tosses a ball out in space where gravitational forces may be neglected. What will happen to the ball?

• A) It will stop as soon as the force the astronaut gave it is used up.
• B) It will stop when the energy the astronaut gave it runs out.
• C) It will stop after a short time because there is no gravity to keep it moving.
• D) It will move in a circle like a boomerang.
• E) It will be slowed down very gradually by collisions with molecules in space.