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5. Suppose a space ship traveling at 1000 miles per hour enters an area free of gravitational forces and free of air resistance. If the pilot wishes to slow the ship down, he can accomplish that by shutting
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5. Suppose a space ship traveling at 1000 miles per hour enters an area free of gravitational forces and

free of air resistance. If the pilot wishes to slow the ship down, he can accomplish that by shutting off
the engine for a while.
a. True
b. False

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False

Step-by-step explanation:

Unless it encounters external factors, the ship will continue to move at a fixed pace even if the engine is turned off.

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