Question

If a spaceship traveling at 1,000 miles per hour enters an area free of gravitational forces, its engine must run at some maximum level in order to maintain the ship's velocity.

a) True

b) False

Answer 1

The statement is false. In the absence of any gravitational forces, a spaceship traveling at a constant velocity in a straight line does not require its engine to run at a maximum level to maintain its velocity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is false.

In the absence of any gravitational forces, once a spaceship is set in motion, it will continue to move with a constant velocity in a straight line. No external force is required to maintain its velocity.

A spacerocket uses its engines to propel itself forward and overcome gravitational forces on Earth. However, in space where there are no gravitational forces, the engine does not need to run at a maximum level to maintain the spaceship's velocity.