Question

A meteor burns on entering the earth's atmosphere. Give reason.

Answer 1

Answer:

When the meteor hits the atmosphere, the air in front of it compresses incredibly quickly. When a gas is compressed, its temperature rises. This causes the meteor to heat up so much that it glows. The air burns the meteor until there is nothing left.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

When a meteor enters the Earth's atmosphere, it goes from traveling through a vacuum to traveling through air. When the meteor hits the atmosphere, the air in front of it compresses incredibly quickly. When a gas is compressed, its temperature rises. This causes the meteor to heat up so much that it glows