217k views
1 vote
The fact that Voyager 10 continues to speed out of the solar system, even though its rockets have no fuel, is an example of Group of answer choices Newton's third law of motion. Newton's second law of motion. Newton's first law of motion. the universal law of gravitation. none of these

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

The universal law of gravitation.

PE = m * G M / R^2 potential energy of mass m due to attractive forces

If the kinetic energy of mass m is greater than the energy due to the attractive masses then then mass m can continue indefinitely away from the attracting masses.

User Kevin Bryan
by
6.6k points