Question
Most meteoroids pebble-sized to boulder-sized rocks in outer space have been moving for billions of years. What, if anything, keeps them moving?
Step 1
According to Newton's first law of motion, an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. This is known as inertia. In the context of the question, the meteoroids in outer space have been moving for billions of years because Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Donald Albin and 60 other Physics 101 Mechanics educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Asteroids have been moving through space for billions of years. What keeps them moving?
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD