answersLogoWhite

0

If two objects in space collide the result depends on both relative sizes and speeds of the objects.

  • if the objects are moving with little difference in speed, they will simply stick together
  • if the objects are of similar size and moving at high speed, they with both shatter into smaller pieces
  • if the objects are of much different size and moving at high speeds, the smaller one will punch a hole in the larger one called a crater
  • when an object about the size of Mars collided with the early Earth shortly after the Earth first developed a solid crust, both objects completely remelted and a spray of mixed Earth's mantle and the object entered orbit about the Earth and when it solidified became the Moon, no crater was left on Earth as it melted completely then resolidified too
  • etc.
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What can form a hole?

A hole in space-time is formed by A dead star that collapses


What happens when a white hole and a black hole collide?

When a white hole and a black hole collide, it is theorized that they would cancel each other out, resulting in the release of energy and potentially creating a new type of object in space. This collision is purely hypothetical and has not been observed in reality.


What do objects in space do when they collide and forms a hole or a?

The wording of your question is vague, but if you are asking about the process by which black holes are formed, it can be described as gravitational collapse, in which the force of gravity overcomes the other forces (these are basically two forces, electrostatic repulsion and the Pauli exclusion principle) that keep particles apart, forcing everything to fall into the same tiny (or possibly zero) volume.


Can space junk create a blackhole?

No, space junk cannot create a black hole. Black holes are formed through the gravitational collapse of massive stars, not by random objects floating in space. Space junk can, however, pose dangers to spacecraft and satellites in orbit.


What is the anatomy of a black hole and how does it influence the surrounding space-time?

A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star collapses in on itself. The anatomy of a black hole includes a singularity at its center, surrounded by an event horizon, which is the point of no return. The intense gravity of a black hole warps space-time around it, causing time to slow down and space to be distorted. This influence can affect the motion of nearby objects and even cause them to be pulled into the black hole.


What is a hole in the surface of a moon or planet formed by the impact of a space object is called?

A crater


How are volcano mountains formed?

Volcanoes are formed when two continental plates collide creating a mountain. Magma then seeps through the cracks creating a hole which gets bigger and bigger. Finally an eruption occurs.


Is a black hole truly a hole in space, or is it something else entirely?

A black hole is not a hole in space, but rather a region where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity.


How does gravity escape a black hole and affect the surrounding space-time?

When an object falls into a black hole, it adds to the mass of the black hole, increasing its gravitational pull. This affects the surrounding space-time by warping it even more, causing objects nearby to be pulled in as well. Gravity from a black hole does not "escape" in the traditional sense, but rather continues to influence the space-time around it, shaping the movement of objects in its vicinity.


What is the densest object in space?

A neutron star is one of the densest objects in space. They are formed when a massive star collapses and its core is compressed into a small, incredibly dense object composed mostly of neutrons. Neutron stars can have densities comparable to the density of an atomic nucleus.


How does a black hole move through space?

A black hole moves through space by following the laws of gravity. Its movement is influenced by the gravitational pull of nearby objects, causing it to orbit or be pulled towards them. The black hole's mass and velocity also play a role in determining its movement through space.


What happen if a quark star accidentally collide with a black hole?

If a quark star were to collide with a black hole, several outcomes are possible depending on the mass and velocity of the objects. Potential scenarios include the quark star being devoured by the black hole, leading to an increase in the black hole's mass, or a violent event such as the emission of gravitational waves and high-energy particles. These collisions are complex phenomena that are still being studied by scientists.