Calculate the initial kinetic energy of a 1 tonne meteorite which hits the Earth at a velocity of 25 km s'. 4. When 1g of TNT detonates it releases approximately 4000J of energy. What mass of TNT, when exploded, releases the same energy as the meteorite in the previous question? 5.

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Calculate the initial kinetic energy of a 1 tonne meteorite which
hits the Earth at a velocity of 25 km s-1.
4.
When 1g of TNT detonates it releases approximately 4000J of
energy. What mass of TNT, when exploded, releases the same
energy as the meteorite in the previous question?
5.
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the initial kinetic energy of a 1 tonne meteorite which hits the Earth at a velocity of 25 km s-1. 4. When 1g of TNT detonates it releases approximately 4000J of energy. What mass of TNT, when exploded, releases the same energy as the meteorite in the previous question? 5.
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