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Runs into them but not at perfectly perpendicular angle. That's pure fantasy devoid of thought or reason. Sure, it may happen, but it would be exceptionally rare. Absolutely not the 90% case. In fact, the bulk should be elliptical impact craters with some small number near circular. None of which explains the common hex (multifaceted) craters.
Runs into them but not at perfectly perpendicular angle.
Who says they're at a perfectly perpendicular angle? I think you're making an invalid inference based on the assumption that the crater is caused by the transfer of kinetic energy of impact. That's not how it works. When you're talking about objects moving at speeds measured in miles per second the impact isn't like a tossed stone landing in the sand, it's more like a stick of dynamite tossed onto the sand. The object is vaporized on impact, and that incredible instantaneous release of heat is an explosion.The explosion causes a circular crater no matter what angle it arrived on.
Who says they're at a perfectly perpendicular angle?
Thank you for admitting you know nothing of the topic and have never once actually looked into it.
Fin.
Sheeeeeit....
Good exit, ignoramus.
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