Burning of meteors in the mesosphere is linked with which physical condition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Atmospheric friction
A meteor enters the atmosphere at very high speed. Collisions with air molecules create intense atmospheric drag and heat on its surface, causing it to glow and usually burn or fragment. This process is commonly observed in the mesosphere, where many meteoroids encounter enough air to become visible. Thus option D is correct; oceans, permanent rainfall and soil do not occur as the relevant physical cause at that altitude.
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Atmospheric friction
Why is this the correct answer?
A meteor enters the atmosphere at very high speed. Collisions with air molecules create intense atmospheric drag and heat on its surface, causing it to glow and usually burn or fragment. This process is commonly observed in the mesosphere, where many meteoroids encounter enough air to become visible. Thus option D is correct; oceans, permanent rainfall and soil do not occur as the relevant physical cause at that altitude.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
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