The kinetic energy of a typical 1-gram meteor is approximately equal to the energy of

A. 10 grams of TNT
B. 150 grams of TNT
C. 1/100 grams of TNT
D. 10 grams of gasoline


Ans: B. 150 grams of TNT

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