Which Object Would Have the Largest Impact If It Were

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which object would have the largest impact if it were to strike the Earth?

• A) a 10-kg rock moving at 100 m/s
• B) a 100-kg rock moving at 100 m/s
• C) a 100-kg asteroid rock moving at 1 m/s
• D) a 1,000-kg asteroid moving at 10 m/s

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

Relating to or involving both sensory and motor functions or pathways, often used in reference to a stage in early child development.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from ages 2 to 7 have increasing mental representation but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Concrete Operational

This term refers to Piaget's stage of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years can think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.

Insecurely Attached Infants

Babies who exhibit anxiety or avoidance in the parent-child relationship, often as a result of inconsistent care and affection from their caregivers.