multiple choice 1 point\na space probe is dri...
multiple choice 1 point\na space probe is drifting to the right with constant velocity in deep interstellar space - far from any influence due to planets and stars. if a rocket thruster turns on and then off for a short burst of force in the direction shown, what would best represent the path traveled by the rocket after the thruster turns off?
Answer
# Explanation:
## Step1: Recall Newton's first - law
An object in motion will stay in motion with a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.
## Step2: Analyze the situation
The space probe has an initial right - ward velocity. The rocket thruster gives it a short - burst force. After the thruster turns off, there is no net external force (since it's in deep interstellar space). So, it will move in a straight line with the velocity it had at the moment the thruster turned off.
# Answer:
The path will be a straight line in the direction of its velocity at the instant the thruster turned off. (Since no options are given, the general principle is that it will follow a straight - line path according to Newton's first law).