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ASAN Corp. builds rockets that it uses to deploy satellites into space. The launch of such a rocket is considered an abnormally dangerous activity. The ASAN launch pad is in the

middle of the Jawbone desert, which is $95$ miles from the nearest residence. ASAN has posted signs throughout the Jawbone desert warning of the danger of the launch. ASAN

employees have searched a $10$ square mile area around the launch site to make sure no one is in the area. The rocket is launched and after rising $1000$ ft $.$ it explodes. Six miles

from the launch site, Dusty Geezer is searching for uranium and is struck by a piece of debris from the exploding rocket. Dusty sues ASAN Corp. in the tort of strict liability. At

trial ASAN Corp. will be:

a$.$ Liable only if it breached its duty of care.

b$.$ Liable regardless of the reasonableness of its action.

c$.$ Not liable if it can establish it took every precaution to avoid harming Dusty.

d$.$ Not liable if it proves it did not intend to harm Dusty.