why do metor s burn while entering the atmaophere
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When a meteoroid enters the Earth's upper atmosphere, it heats up due to friction from the air. The heat causes gases around the meteoroid to glow brightly, and a meteor appears.
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1. Meteors enter the Earth at very high speeds
2. And they are not perfect, smooth shapes.
3. The Earth has an atmosphere with gases and air
4.Due to air friction/resistance in the crevices, they burn
5. The gravity of the Earth pulls them faster, exposing them to more air friction.
6. That is why meteors burn in the atmosphere
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