For typical gravitational waves generated by black hole mergers, how large is the distortion on a rod 1 meter long? A) 10^-20 m B) 10^-¹⁰ m C) 10^-⁵ m D) 10^-² m

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The typical distortion caused by gravitational waves from black hole mergers on a rod 1 meter long is on the order of 10^-20 meters, which is extremely small and not directly noticeable without highly sensitive equipment like LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory).

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