What Is a Meteorite

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Multiple Choice

What is a meteorite?

• A)a streak of light caused by a star moving across the sky
• B)a comet that burns up in Earth's atmosphere
• C)a fragment of an asteroid from the solar system that has fallen to Earth's surface
• D)a streak of light caused by a small particle from space burning up in Earth's atmosphere
• E)a small moon that orbits one of the giant planets

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Definitions:

Piezo Resistive

Refers to the change in the electrical resistance of a material when mechanical stress is applied to it.

Sensor

A device that detects or measures physical properties and sends the information to a display or control system.

ECU

Stands for Engine Control Unit, an electronic module that controls various engine functions and performance parameters.

Voltage Spikes

Sudden increases in electrical voltage that can potentially cause damage to electronic devices and components.