Does Force Affect Acceleration in Space?

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The discussion confirms that in the vacuum of space, an object's motion will continue to increase only while a net force is applied. Once the net force ceases, the object will stop accelerating and maintain a constant velocity, which can be either zero or non-zero. The key factors influencing this behavior include the net force acting on the object and its initial conditions. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing motion in a frictionless environment like space.

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would an object's motion continue to increase in space after applying force on it(ignore gravity)
 
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To determine an object's motion, you have to find out the net force it received.
So for your question, you need to provide the complete information of the object, including the initial condition and all the force on it.
 
If an object has a net force acting on it then it will accelerate. Once you remove that net force it will stop accelerating and its velocity will remain constant. The velocity can be zero or non zero.
 

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