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MIT 8.01 Physics I Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999 17 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

If Newton's first law is only applicable for the Inertial frame of reference, do we think of a spacecraft following the law when it's in outer the space where there is no gravity? How long can it move without fuel then?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

inertial frame means the body is at rest or MOVING WITH UNIFORM VELOCITY so it can move right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

once a spacecraft has fixed itself in orbit, it needs very little fuel to keep itself there. In fact if there is no resistance (even at those altitudes there is a tiny miny bit of air you see...), it could going forever Its like the moon going round the earth

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya space crafts get original kinetic energy to force them into their orbits and centripetal force from earth provides necessary orbital velocity for its movement

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