When a rocket ship gaining speed in remote, gravity-free outer space runs out of fuel, it
A) gains speed for a short time, then slows down to a constant velocity.
B) gains speed for a short time, slows down, and eventually stops.
C) no longer gains speed.
D) comes to a quick stop.
Answer: C
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