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Question

A meteor impacts the Earth and leaves a crater without bouncing back. What real-world implication does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Energy is transferred to the ground as heat and deformation.

Answer

Meteor accelerates away from the Earth.

Answer

Perfect energy transfer to outer space.

Answer

Momentum is conserved without any energy loss.