In which layer is meteor burning explained by air friction and sufficient particle presence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Mesosphere
The governing concept is atmospheric ablation caused by frictional collisions. Most meteors that become visible encounter enough gas in the mesosphere for repeated collisions to heat and erode their surfaces, producing a glowing streak. The exosphere is too sparse for this effect, while the troposphere and stratosphere lie below the region where many meteoroids usually ablate. A very large object may continue deeper, but the standard school-level association is meteor burning in the mesosphere. Hence option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Mesosphere
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is atmospheric ablation caused by frictional collisions. Most meteors that become visible encounter enough gas in the mesosphere for repeated collisions to heat and erode their surfaces, producing a glowing streak. The exosphere is too sparse for this effect, while the troposphere and stratosphere lie below the region where many meteoroids usually ablate. A very large object may continue deeper, but the standard school-level association is meteor burning in the mesosphere. Hence option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
