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Old 20-02-2007, 06:33 PM
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Yes, it is simple kinematics. It just depends on the initial velocity of the asteroid (relative to the planet it's about to hit) whether the change in velocity due to acceleration is significant or not.

Sorry, it sounds like a cop out, but its the best I can sum it up without some real numbers.

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