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How do you avoid a collision with an asteroid headed for Earth?
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∙ 11y ago
There is no way to avoid an impending collision.
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What does modern science say could be done to avoid an asteroid's collision with planet earth?
Nothing can be done to alter the earth's trajectory (nor should it be done, as that would effect it's orbit around the sun) but several ideas have been presented to alter the course of an asteroid, or destroy it. One idea proposed by NASA is to attach thrusters to the surface of the asteroid and remotely guide the asteroid away from the earth. The more well supported idea is to simply blow it up with a nuclear ordinance carried by a Saturn V rocket. The concern with that idea is that neutron activated asteroid fragments might still enter the atmosphere and cause trouble. The key to either method would be early detection, as most asteroids move very quickly.
How does satellites avoid collision?
The vast majority of satellites are in geo-stationary orbits. This means, they travel around the Earth at the same speed that the Earth rotates - making them appear in the same place. One example is the GPS satellite network. Other satellites that actually orbit around the Earth, are at a different altitude - so they would (thoretically) never collide with a stationary one. Those that are orbiting, are placed in such a way, that they also avoid each other.
Why do jet planes fly above the tropopause?
Jets generally fly at or above the tropopause because below it, in the troposphere, is where all of Earth's weather occurs and it is best to avoid weather complications so they fly above it.
What are two ways in which an earthworms body is adapted to life in the soil?
When you touch a earth worm it quickly contracts and withdraws into its burrow.The earthworm has no eyes so it cannot tell that you are a bird about to eat it. Its rapid withdrawal is a behavioural adaption to avoid being eaten.
Is it safe to go under a table when a earthquake is happening?
There is another method. Most teachers say,"GET UNDER THE TABLE IN AN EARTH QUAKE!" Not true... That's a myth! Most kids from all around the world are killed mostly from the wrong method used in earth quakes. Most teachers will tell kids to get under the table... Please go to the side of a desk or between 2 desks. When you get under a desk the desk could collapse from kids jumping on it, over time, then crush you... NOT SMART! TEACHERS TO AVOID THIS TRY THE SIDE OF DESK METHOD PLEASE TO AVOID THOSE ANGRY PARENT PHONE CALLS AND BEING SUED FOR INJURING THEIR SON/DAUGHTER! To avoid this and use the sides of the desk method please!I am: LIANA AVERBECK 8TH GRADER FROM YUCAIPAAKA: LEE LEE...THE NINJA
What are the methods to avoid collision of asteroid of 50metres with earth?
You cannot "avoid" a collision; if the asteroid is headed this way, it will hit. They aren't steerable. Give us another 50 years or so, and perhaps we would be able to prevent it.
What does modern science say could be done to avoid an asteroid's collision with planet earth?
Nothing can be done to alter the earth's trajectory (nor should it be done, as that would effect it's orbit around the sun) but several ideas have been presented to alter the course of an asteroid, or destroy it. One idea proposed by NASA is to attach thrusters to the surface of the asteroid and remotely guide the asteroid away from the earth. The more well supported idea is to simply blow it up with a nuclear ordinance carried by a Saturn V rocket. The concern with that idea is that neutron activated asteroid fragments might still enter the atmosphere and cause trouble. The key to either method would be early detection, as most asteroids move very quickly.
What are the Scientists going to use to block the asteroid?
There is no asteroid known to be on the way to hit Earth. If one were to be discovered, then people would start working on a way to try and avoid a catastrophe. But right now, there is no way.
When another vehicle is about to hit you from the side and there is room in front of your vehicle you should do what to avoid the collision?
Speed up to avoid the collision.
Collision in a sentence?
After a collision with another player, Greg had a concussion.She quickly swerved to the left to avoid a collision.
What is the definition of preventable collision?
a collision in which the driver fails to do everything reasonable to avoid it.
Who is responsible for keeping a sharp watch to avoid collision between two boats?
The boater on the right is responsible for keeping watch to avoid a collision between two boats.
Why is it so important to restrain people in a collision?
its import to restrain people in a collision to avoid damaging the interior of the car.
An opening to move your car into to avoid a collision?
A life-saver. ;-)
A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do eveything to avoid it?
reasonable
What function for horn?
To warn others of your presence to avoid a collision.
Preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything to avoid it?
reasonable
