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Asteroids do not catch on fire, nor does the so-called "fire" occur in space. When an asteroid is in space it is simply a lump of rock of rock and/or metal. When an asteroid strikes the atmosphere of a planet, it does so at an incredibly high speed, in Earth's case at least 25,000 miles per hour and sometimes as fast as 100,000 miles per hour. At such speeds the air around and in front of the asteroid will become extremely hot and turn into glowing plasma, which looks somewhat like fire. It is not true fire as the materials that make up and asteroid are not flammable and no combustion is taking place.
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Do asteroids float?
asteoids do not float because they hace craters so they catch air and go fast
Can you live on an asteroids?
no..... asteroids don't support life. there is no atmosphere around asteroids which can hold air we breathe . asteroids are rich in minerals and missions to asteroids are being planned in order to mine them
What element of the periodic table can catch fire when in contact with air?
Hidrogen explodes when ignited if it's in the presence of oxygen.
What does fire and air make?
fire and air makes a fire tornado, also known as the fire devil or fire whirl.
What can you use to insulate my recessed cans from the inside were the bulb is?
Be very careful of what you do. There is supposed to be air space around the lamp. If this is blocked then enough heat can be generated by the bulb to catch the surrounding area on fire. Go to the home builders store and ask about zero clearance recessed fixtures before you do anything.
Can hot dry air cause wood to catch fire?
yes it will catch fire if air is too hot.
Do asteroids float?
asteoids do not float because they hace craters so they catch air and go fast
How fast would a helicopter blade need to be to catch the air on fire?
Since air is not inherently flammable, there is no speed at which a helicopter blade would catch the air on fire.
What is the nonmetal that will catch fire in air?
Sulphur
Can hot air catch wood on fire?
yes, if the wood is dry and the air is hot enough
What is a non-metal which catches fire in air?
Phosphorus (especially white phosphorus) is a nonmetal that can spontaneously catch fire (VERY reactively) in air.
Why are nanoparticles more likely to catch fire when exposed to air?
because it is fat
Could a space shuttle land on mercury?
No. There is no air on Mercury for the wings to catch.
What elements are named after things in outer space?
fire, water,air, earth
What properties are exhibited by everyone and everything?
Land, Water, Air, Space, Fire.
What happens when sodium is heated in the air?
When it gets hot enough it will catch fire and burn violently.
What is yttrium's flammability?
if you take away its stable oxcide film it will react to air and catch on fire
