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if high it might make a high and hard crater if it is a small crater it might would make a small and smooth crater

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Q: How does the velocity of a object affect the size of a crater?
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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?

The size of the crater created by a meteor impact is primarily determined by the size and speed of the meteor. A larger meteor will generally make a bigger crater, while a faster-moving meteor will also create a larger crater due to the increased kinetic energy upon impact. The weight of the meteor does not have as significant an impact on crater size as size and speed do.


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?

The size of the crater created by a meteor impact is primarily determined by the size and speed of the meteor. A larger meteor will generally make a bigger crater, while a faster-moving meteor will also create a larger crater due to the increased kinetic energy upon impact. The weight of the meteor does not have as significant an impact on crater size as size and speed do.


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.


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.


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.


What is the numerical ratio of velocity of speed of an object?

The size of velocity and the size of speed are the same number. But velocity also has a direction and speed doesn't.