When a rocket ship accelerating in outer space runs out of fuel,it
A)accelerates for a short time,then slows down to a constant velocity.
B)accelerates for a short time,slows down,and eventually stops.
C)no longer accelerates.

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Once the rocket ship runs out of fuel, there is no longer any force propelling it forward. Therefore, it can no longer accelerate and will continue to move at a constant velocity until acted upon by an external force.

When a Rocket Ship Accelerating in Outer Space Runs Out