Will a Ball Thrown in a Vacuum Move Forever Without Gravity?

In summary, a vacuum is a space without any matter. In a vacuum, throwing a ball is different from throwing it in air because there is no air resistance or friction. Gravity still affects a ball thrown in a vacuum, causing it to fall towards the ground. The ball's velocity remains constant in a vacuum unless acted upon by an outside force. A ball can be thrown farther in a vacuum compared to in air because there is no air resistance to slow it down.
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if I throw ball in vacuum and there is no gravity ,is the ball will be moving for ever or will move for just a time and stop?
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What does Newton's first law have to say about it?
 
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A body continues to be in its state of rest or of uniform motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.
 

FAQ: Will a Ball Thrown in a Vacuum Move Forever Without Gravity?

What is a vacuum?

A vacuum is a space that is completely devoid of matter, meaning there is no air or any other substance present.

Why is throwing a ball in a vacuum different from throwing it in air?

In a vacuum, there is no air resistance or friction, so the ball will continue to travel in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an outside force.

How does gravity affect a ball thrown in a vacuum?

Gravity still affects objects in a vacuum, so the ball will still fall towards the ground due to the Earth's gravitational pull.

What happens to the ball's velocity in a vacuum?

In a vacuum, the ball's velocity will remain constant as long as no other forces are acting on it.

Can a ball be thrown farther in a vacuum compared to in air?

Yes, because there is no air resistance in a vacuum, the ball will not slow down as quickly and can travel farther before coming to a stop.

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