Question

Suppose the universe were completely empty except for one object- a solid sphere moving through space at a speed of 100km/s. what sort of path would the object be moving in?

Answer 1

Straight linear path

Explanation:

If the universe were completely empty with just one object which is solid moving sphere  through the space at a speed of 100km/s, it will move along on a straight path.

An object will continue on a straight path or at rest unless acted upon by an external force. This is the first law of newton.

• Since there is no other mass or body in the universe, it will move along in a straight line.
• Our planet and other bodies moves in parabolic path and elliptical orbits because they are attracted by the gravitational forces of other bodies.
• Any body with mass will attract other bodies and makes it move round it.
• The body with the less mass will orbit in the vicinity of the larger mass.
• But if we have just one body out there, there is no attraction from any other body, it will continue along it's straight path.

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