Which Object Would Have the LOWEST Impact on Our Planet

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which object would have the LOWEST impact on our planet if it were to strike Earth?

• A) a 1-kg asteroid traveling at 30 km/s
• B) a 5-kg asteroid traveling at 10 km/s
• C) a 100-kg comet traveling at 10 km/s
• D) a 1,000-kg Mini Cooper car traveling at 100 miles/hr, which is 0.05 km/s
• E) a 3,000-kg truck traveling at 35 miles/hr, which is 0.02 km/s

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