Is Constant Rest Possible in Outer Space?

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The discussion centers on the concept of "constant rest" in outer space, specifically addressing the notion that one could remain at absolute rest without gravitational influence. Participants clarify that absolute rest does not exist, as all objects in the universe are in constant motion relative to one another. Even in intergalactic space, where gravitational forces are negligible, an object would still possess a relative velocity to other celestial bodies, which can range from zero to nearly the speed of light.

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It just got me thinking, if I were to be in outer space, and assuming there's no gravitational pull from some other mass, or it's negligble, then to what would I fall, and I don't see how I can move cause I wouldn't have any leverage.

Wouldn't I be at constant rest?
 
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
It just got me thinking, if I were to be in outer space, and assuming there's no gravitational pull from some other mass, or it's negligble, then to what would I fall, and I don't see how I can move cause I wouldn't have any leverage.

Wouldn't I be at constant rest?

I would say yes.
 
MathematicalPhysicist said:
It just got me thinking, if I were to be in outer space, and assuming there's no gravitational pull from some other mass, or it's negligble, then to what would I fall, and I don't see how I can move cause I wouldn't have any leverage.

Wouldn't I be at constant rest?

Well, you have the right idea, except that "constant rest" implies absolute velocity (of zero in this case) which does not exist.

That is, there is no such thing as "absolute rest" which I interpret to be what you have to mean when you say "constant rest".

No matter where you are in the universe, including where you are right now OR if you were in intergalactic space well away from all gravitational bodies so that their attraction on you is negligible, you would STILL be traveling a speed N relative to other bodies, and "N" can be anything from zero up to almost the speed of light.
 

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