Answer:
move at constant velocity.
Explanation:
Newton's first law (also known as law of inertia) states that:
"when the net force acting on an object is zero, the object will keep its state of rest or if it is moving, it will continue moving at constant velocity".
In the case of the probe, friction in deep space is negligible, therefore when the engine is shut down, there are no more forces acting on the probe: the net force therefore will be zero, so the probe will move at constant velocity.
Sure !
Start with Newton's second law of motion:
Net Force = (mass) x (acceleration) .
This formula is so useful, and so easy, that you really
should memorize it.
Now, watch:
The mass of the box is 5.25 kilograms, and the box is
accelerating at the rate of 2.5 m/s² .
What's the net force on the box ?
Net Force = (mass) x (acceleration)
= (5.25 kilograms) x (2.5 m/s²)
Net force = 13.125 newtons .
But hold up, hee haw, whoa ! Wait a second !
Bella is pushing with a force of 15.75 newtons, but the box
is accelerating as if the force on it is only 13.125 newtons.
What happened to the rest of Bella's force ? ?
==> Friction is pushing the box in the opposite direction,
and cancelling some of Bella's force.
How much ?
(Bella's 15.75 newtons) minus (13.125 that the box feels)
= 2.625 newtons backwards, applied by friction.
Speed
= (distance covered) / (time to cover the distance)
= (25 m) / (5.0 sec) = 5.0 m/s .
