Asteroid Crash!

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What is the DART mission?

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NASA's DART mission is designed to test a method of deflecting an asteroid by crashing a spacecraft into it.

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What does DART stand for?

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DART stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the target asteroid of the DART mission?

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The target asteroid of the DART mission is called Dimorphos.

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What happens when a spacecraft collides with an asteroid?

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When a spacecraft collides with an asteroid, it can transfer energy to the asteroid, potentially changing its path.

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What is the significance of the DART mission?

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The DART mission is significant because it helps scientists understand how to prevent potential asteroid collisions with Earth.

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What is energy transfer in the context of asteroid collisions?

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Energy transfer refers to the process of energy moving from the spacecraft to the asteroid during a collision, affecting the asteroid's motion.

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How does the speed of the DART spacecraft affect energy transfer?

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The faster the DART spacecraft travels, the more energy it transfers to the asteroid upon collision.

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What is a sequential structure in writing?

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A sequential structure organizes information in a step-by-step order, often using time-related words.

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What are clue words for sequential structure?

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Clue words for sequential structure include 'finally,' 'suddenly,' and 'eleven months later.'