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What can you conclude about the general relationship between crater size and the sizemass and velocity of the object that produced the crater?

The more massive the object is, or the faster the object is moving, the bigger the crater will be.


What determines the size and shape of a crater?

Assuming the question refers to the crater of an astrobleme, as opposed to a volcanic crater or a man-made one, the mass, velocity and angle of the the impacting object.


What meteor would make the biggest crater a big meteor or a heavy meteor or a fast moving meteor?

To put it simply, let's look at the question. Biggest (Radius), heaviest (Mass) or fastest (Velocity) The largest crater would be created by all three combined. Also, the size of the crater would be dependant on the ground it struck. A larger crater would be produced if it were a soft material like sand, whereas granite would only shatter and not make much of an impact. An object with the radius of tennis ball, would create a crater about the size of a tennis ball if dropped from say 50ft A lump of lead the size of a tennis ball would make a larger crater from the same height. A bullet travelling at 3,200 fps would make a small crater, but much larger than its initial radius or mass. So what would you rather be hit by? a) A large sheet of foam travelling at 10mph (Radius) b) A truck travelling at 5 mph (Mass) c) A bullet travelling at 3,200 fps. (Velocity) d) A bullet thrown at you (Low velocity) So, there is now way to answer the question, as all three are dependant on one another. An object with a large radius but low velocity will not make a larger crater than a massive object with a high velocity. Ditto, a massive object with low velocity will not make a larger crater than a bigger object with high velocity.


Does kinetic energy increase with size?

Velocity of molecular movement is lower in larger molecules because it takes more energy to get the larger molecule moving. On the other hand, smaller molecules move more rapidly causing its velocity to be higher.


How is the size of a crater related to the size of a meteorite?

Typically the larger and deeper the dimensions of a crater, the more energy (KE) the meteorite had on impact. This generally means that a meteor was massive enough to breach Earth's atmosphere without loosing significant amounts of material. Thus we can infer that the larger the impact crater the more massive the meteor was. As for the actual dimensions, little inference can be made as mass and size do not always correlate directly.

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What can you conclude about the general relationship between crater size and the sizemass and velocity of the object that produced the crater?

The more massive the object is, or the faster the object is moving, the bigger the crater will be.


How does the size of a striking object affect the size of the crater it creates?

The size of the striking object is directly proportional to the size of the crater it creates. A larger object will create a larger crater upon impact due to the increased energy and force involved. Additionally, the shape and density of the object also play a role in determining the final size and shape of the crater.


What determines the size and shape of a crater?

Assuming the question refers to the crater of an astrobleme, as opposed to a volcanic crater or a man-made one, the mass, velocity and angle of the the impacting object.


How will an object size and mass affect its terminal velocity?

The terminal velocity of a falling object depends upon its aerodynamics (which is to say, its shape) rather than its size and mass.


How did the size of the the meteroite affect the size of the crater?

Generally the larger the meteorite the larger the crater.


What meteor would make the biggest crater a big meteor or a heavy meteor or a fast moving meteor?

To put it simply, let's look at the question. Biggest (Radius), heaviest (Mass) or fastest (Velocity) The largest crater would be created by all three combined. Also, the size of the crater would be dependant on the ground it struck. A larger crater would be produced if it were a soft material like sand, whereas granite would only shatter and not make much of an impact. An object with the radius of tennis ball, would create a crater about the size of a tennis ball if dropped from say 50ft A lump of lead the size of a tennis ball would make a larger crater from the same height. A bullet travelling at 3,200 fps would make a small crater, but much larger than its initial radius or mass. So what would you rather be hit by? a) A large sheet of foam travelling at 10mph (Radius) b) A truck travelling at 5 mph (Mass) c) A bullet travelling at 3,200 fps. (Velocity) d) A bullet thrown at you (Low velocity) So, there is now way to answer the question, as all three are dependant on one another. An object with a large radius but low velocity will not make a larger crater than a massive object with a high velocity. Ditto, a massive object with low velocity will not make a larger crater than a bigger object with high velocity.


How does the height from which an object is dropped affect the diameter of the crater it forms?

The height from which an object is dropped influences the crater's diameter primarily due to the object’s impact velocity, which increases with greater height due to gravitational acceleration. A higher drop height results in a greater kinetic energy upon impact, leading to a more forceful collision with the surface. This increased energy can displace more material, resulting in a larger crater. Additionally, factors like the object's mass and shape, as well as the surface material's properties, also play significant roles in determining the crater size.


How does the drop height of an object affect the size of the crater it forms?

The drop height of an object affects the size of the crater it forms by influencing the amount of kinetic energy the object has upon impact. A higher drop height results in more kinetic energy, leading to a larger and deeper crater. The relationship between drop height and crater size is not linear due to factors such as material properties and angle of impact.


What is the crater size equation used to calculate the dimensions of impact craters on celestial bodies?

The crater size equation used to calculate the dimensions of impact craters on celestial bodies is known as the Holsapple-Michaels equation. It takes into account factors such as the size and velocity of the impacting object, as well as the properties of the target surface.


How do the velocities of unbalanced weights compared?

When dropped the mass of an object does not affect the rate at which it falls. The size and shape may affect the wind resistance which affects falling velocity but heavier objects will not fall faster than lighter objects with all other variables constant.


What factors affect terminal velocity in a fluid?

The factors that affect terminal velocity in a fluid include the weight and size of the object, the density and viscosity of the fluid, and the shape of the object. Objects with a larger surface area or lower weight will reach terminal velocity faster, while denser fluids or more streamlined objects will increase terminal velocity.


Does the surface where a meteor falls affect the size of the crater?

Yes.