A satellite in deep space is on a mission to Neptune. It fires its engines to change its velocity toward Neptune at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. Suddenly, the engines stop working. After a few minutes, what is the velocity of the satellite?

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Cristian

3 July, 17:43

A satellite in deep space is on a mission to Neptune. It fires its engines to change its velocity toward Neptune at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. Suddenly, the engines stop working. After a few minutes, what is the velocity of the satellite?

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Sebastian · Answer 1

The velocity of the satellite will be 200 kmph.

Since the satellite is in deep space, and there is nothing to restrict the motion of the satellite (No atmosphere or no friction), therefore the stopping of engine will not affect the velocity of the satellite.

Therefore the velocity of the satellite after few minutes will be 200 kmph.