An astronaut is making repairs on a satellite in space. The astronaut bumps against the satellite, causing a part to break off. Which statement describes the motion of the part after it breaks off the
satellite?
The part will immediately stop moving when a force is no longer acting on it.
The part will move at a constant speed along a straight path until it is acted upon by another force.
The part will move a short distance until it gradually comes to a stop as its inertia decreases.
The part will accelerate along a straight path until it is acted upon by another force.