1. Assuming a constant rate of meteor infall, how much mass has Earth gained in the past 4.6 billion years? 2. Suppose it was discovered that the asteroid Hermes had been perturbed in such a way as to...

1. Assuming a constant rate of meteor infall, how much mass has Earth gained in the past 4.6 billion years?

2. Suppose it was discovered that the asteroid Hermes had been perturbed in such a way as to put it on a collision course with Earth. Describe what you would do to counter such a catastrophe using present technology.