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would an object's motion continue to increase in space after applying force on it(ignore gravity)
In space, force affects acceleration in the same way as it does on Earth. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, force is directly proportional to acceleration. This means that the greater the force applied to an object, the greater its acceleration will be.
While the principle remains the same, there are certain differences in how force affects acceleration in space. In the absence of gravity, objects will continue to move at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. This means that a constant force will cause a constant acceleration, rather than a changing one as is the case on Earth.
Yes, force can still affect acceleration in a vacuum. As mentioned before, the principle of Newton's Second Law of Motion still applies in space. In fact, space is essentially a vacuum, and forces such as gravity, thrust, and electromagnetism still play a role in accelerating objects.
Yes, the mass of an object does play a role in how force affects acceleration in space. According to Newton's Second Law, the acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to its mass. This means that a larger mass will require a greater force to achieve the same acceleration as a smaller mass.
Aside from mass, other factors that can affect how force affects acceleration in space include the direction and type of force applied, the presence of other forces acting on the object, and the resistance or friction of the medium through which the object is moving.