The burning of meteors in the mesosphere is most closely related to which feature?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Friction with air particles
When a meteoroid enters the atmosphere at very high speed, it collides with air molecules. The resulting friction and compression heat the surrounding gas and the meteoroid’s surface, causing the visible glowing and burning commonly associated with the mesosphere. Thus option C is correct. The mesosphere is not defined by a dense water-vapour layer or unusually weak gravity, and ozone formation is mainly linked with the stratosphere.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Friction with air particles
Why is this the correct answer?
When a meteoroid enters the atmosphere at very high speed, it collides with air molecules. The resulting friction and compression heat the surrounding gas and the meteoroid’s surface, causing the visible glowing and burning commonly associated with the mesosphere. Thus option C is correct. The mesosphere is not defined by a dense water-vapour layer or unusually weak gravity, and ozone formation is mainly linked with the stratosphere.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: Covers GAAP.
