Assume the planet has the diameter of Pluto- about 3,500KM. It doesn't matter too much how big the craters are, though if firepower varies wildly dependent on crater size, it's worth a mention. If possible, please provide answers in terms of megatons/gigatons, but if not, it's not a big deal.
2007-05-27 10:31:53 · 2 answers · asked by darth_timon 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
To clarify, by surface I mean 'entire surface', as in every part of the entire planet's surface, cratered to some degree.
2007-05-27 10:56:47 · update #1
One kg of TNT would be enough to create a small, 1 m crater.
If this would be the only one, it would, by definition, be evenly distributed on the whole surface.
2007-05-27 10:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The entire starfleet couldn't destroy the whole planet. It'd take
a thousand ships with more fire power than I've ...
2007-05-27 19:29:25 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋