Question

Burning of a meteor in the atmosphere is due to the gravitational force?

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Burning of a meteor in the atmosphere is due to frictional force.

On entering into the atmosphere, meteors burn due to the friction of air. The meteors burn on entering into the atmosphere because FRICTION produced between air and the meteor. The friction produces heat and burns it.

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