Question

an object in space is moving at a given velocity in a straight line. what is most likely to happen if no other force is applied to the object? it will move in the same direction at an increasing velocity. it will continue moving in the same direction at the same velocity. it will slowly change direction while its velocity remains the same. it will move in the same direction at a gradually decreasing velocity.

Explanation:

According to Newton's first - law of motion, an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant velocity (constant speed and direction) unless acted upon by an external force. Since no other force is applied to the object in space, it will continue moving in the same direction at the same velocity.

Answer:

It will continue moving in the same direction at the same velocity.