China’s plan to divert apocalyptic asteroid

The video discusses the potential threat posed by asteroid Bennu, which could come close to Earth between 2175 and 2199. A Chinese study suggests using 23 Long March 5 rockets to deflect Bennu's path. The rockets would carry kinetic impactors to alter the asteroid's trajectory. Simulations indicate this method could shift Bennu by 1.4 times Earth's radius, reducing the risk of impact.

What is the size comparison used to describe the asteroid Bennu?

• As wide as the Eiffel Tower is tall

• As wide as the Statue of Liberty is tall

• As wide as the Great Wall of China is long

• As wide as the Empire State Building is tall

What is the probability of Bennu impacting Earth between 2175 and 2199?

• One in 500

• One in 1000

• One in 3000

• One in 2007

How many Long March 5 rockets does the Chinese study propose to launch?

• 10

• 30

• 15

• 23

What is the purpose of the kinetic impactors in the deflection plan?

• To collect samples from the asteroid

• To increase the weight and impact on the asteroid

• To monitor the asteroid's path

• To communicate with Earth

By what distance could the deflection plan alter the asteroid's path according to simulations?

• 0.5 times the Earth's radius

• 1.4 times the Earth's radius

• 2 times the Earth's radius

• 3 times the Earth's radius