In deep space, there is very little friction. Once they launch a probe into deep space, where there are no external forces acting on it, scientists shut the probe’s engines off because the scientists want the probe to

stop immediately.

speed up.

slow down.

move at constant velocity.

Question

In deep space, there is very little friction. Once they launch a probe into deep space, where there are no external forces acting on it, scientists shut the probe’s engines off because the scientists want the probe to


stop immediately.

speed up.

slow down.

move at constant velocity.

hoot_hoot · Answer

I think it will move at constant velocity because when you constant velocity, it's either at rest or not accelerating. If it stops, then it won't move. Am I right?