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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Definitions:

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning 'all other things being equal', used in economics to isolate the effect of one variable change.

Payroll Taxes

Levies placed on both employers and employees, determined by a portion of the wages that businesses disburse to their workforce.

High-Income Earners

Individuals or households that have an income significantly above the average or median level.

Low-Income Earners

Individuals or households that earn less than the median income level, often qualifying them for certain government assistance programs.