Which Object Would Have the Largest Impact If It Were

question 56

Multiple Choice

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

• A) a 1 m-diameter asteroid moving at 100 m/s
• B) a 1 m-diameter comet moving at 100 m/s
• C) a 5 m-diameter comet moving at 10 m/s
• D) a 5 m-diameter asteroid moving at 10 m/s

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