Question

Let’s calculate what would happen if an asteroid hit Corvallis… Question 1: Da (crater diameter) = ? km SU = 0.06Da1.1 SU (structural uplift of the crater’s center) = 446m To help you get started, here is how to calculate for Da. SU = 0.06Da1.1 .446km = (LNx) = X .06 X = ? (INV) (LNx) = Da km = ? km 1.1 Da km (Yx ) x 1.1 = 7.44 x .06 = .446km = 446m As you calculate the remaining questions, be mindful of units and converting from one type of unit to another.

Answer 1

Da (crater diameter) = 3.31km

Explanation:

SU = 0.06 Da1.1

SU = 446 m

446 = 0.06 Da1.1

Da1.1 =446/1.1

Taking logarithm on both sides:

1.1 loge Da = loge 446/1.1

1.1 loge Da = 8.91373

loge Da = 8.10339

Da = e^8.10339 = 3306 m

Da = 3.31 km