Two Asteroids Are Drifting in Space with Trajectories Shown

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two asteroids are drifting in space with trajectories shown.Assuming the collision at point O between them is completely inelastic, at what angle from its original direction is the larger asteroid deflected?

• A)80° above the +x axis
• B)69° above the +x axis
• C)42° above the +x axis
• D)47° above the +x axis
• E)90° above the +x axis

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Definitions:

CNC Bond Angle

The angle formed between two carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom connected in a molecule.

Hybridization

The concept in molecular chemistry and physics that describes the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds.

Indicated Atom

An atom within a molecule highlighted or specified for discussion or analysis.

Uracil

A nitrogen-containing base (a pyrimidine) found in RNA, where it pairs with adenine and replaces thymine during DNA transcription.