Which Object Would Have the LARGEST Impact If It Were

question 7

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 10-m diameter comet moving at 10 m/s
• D) a 10-m diameter asteroid moving at 10 m/s
• E) a 1-m diameter comet moving at 50 m/s

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