What is the main cause of meteors burning in the mesosphere?
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Correct answer: Friction with air particles
Most meteors begin to glow and burn when they enter the atmosphere at very high speed. In the mesosphere, collisions with air molecules create intense frictional heating and can vaporise much of the meteoroid. Consequently, option B is correct. Water-vapour condensation, ocean waves, and soil pressure do not occur at the relevant altitude and cannot explain the bright meteor trail.
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Friction with air particles
Why is this the correct answer?
Most meteors begin to glow and burn when they enter the atmosphere at very high speed. In the mesosphere, collisions with air molecules create intense frictional heating and can vaporise much of the meteoroid. Consequently, option B is correct. Water-vapour condensation, ocean waves, and soil pressure do not occur at the relevant altitude and cannot explain the bright meteor trail.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
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