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While in empty space, an astronaut throws a ball at a velocity of 13 m/s. What will the velocity of the ball be after it has traveled 6 meters?

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Answer: The answer is 13 m/s

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In empty space, there's nothing to exert force on the ball after it leaves
her hand. It sails away in a straight line, at constant speed of 13 m/s.
If it doesn't sail too close to a planet, a star, an asteroid, or a moon, it
may travel 6 billion light years and still be moving at 13 m/s.
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