Why Is the Probability of Dying from a Meteorite Impact

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is the probability of dying from a meteorite impact greater than that of dying in an automobile accident?

• A)because fatal meteorite impacts are likely to occur very frequently
• B)because there is a high probability that any person will be hit directly by a meteorite
• C)because a large meteorite impact would cause a very high number of fatalities
• D)because there are millions of meteoroids in near-Earth orbit

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Definitions:

Co-vertices

In an ellipse, co-vertices are the endpoints of the minor axis, perpendicular to the major axis.

Standard Form

For equations, this refers to a method of writing quadratic equations as Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0, where A, B, and C are coefficients and A is not zero, ensuring a uniform structure for easier analysis.

Minor Axis

The shortest diameter of an ellipse, which passes through its center and is perpendicular to the major axis.

Function

A connection between a collection of inputs and a group of allowable outputs where each input is tied to only one output.