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What does a meteors kinetic energy get converted into when it collides with the earth at the moment I have sound and heat and kinetic energy in the rocks is there anymore and are those right?
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∙ 9y ago
That is basically correct.
While the meteor is in the air, its kinetic energy will be converted to heat, light, and sound energy. I believe you forgot the light energy.
Once the meteor crashes into the Earth, yes, the kinetic energy will be transferred to whatever it crashes into. Much of this might then be converted to heat energy, but in the case of a large meteor, it might generate powerful tsunamis and earthquakes, which also carry away energy from the point of impact.
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What makes meteors so unique?
Meteors are pieces of asteroids or whole asteroids in the earths atmosphere only. Written By, Brainiocity
What is the moon lacking that would protect it from meteors?
Unlike the Earth, the moon does not have an atmosphere to help protect it from meteors. When meteors enter the Earth's atmosphere, the resistance of the air causes friction and generates a tremendous amount of heat - so much so that most meteors are destroyed before they reach the ground. The moon does not have an atmosphere and therefore there is nothing stopping meteorites from bombarding the surface. Hence, the large number of impact craters on the moon.
Where was maria on the moon formed?
The maria's on the moon were formed by meteors slamming into it.
How does the atmosphere make conditions on Earth suitable for living things?
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Where do aliens park their space ships?
Wherever they want. They're aliens, for the Queen Mother's sake!
What does a meteors kinetic energy get converted into when it collides with the earth?
potential energy
Why do planets with athmosphres have less imapct craters?
The atmosphere provides a cushion or shield that slows meteors down after they arrive at orbital speeds of a few miles per second. Their kinetic energy is converted by friction into heat and most meteors burn up and do not reach the surface. So we have impact craters but not many.
Why are asteroids and meteors pose a threat to earth?
Asteroids & meteors are celestial bodies which could'nt make into a planet.there sizes ranges from about yard to about a football field & they travel at great speeds.and when they come into contact to earth this whole of kinetic energy is converted into a huge amount of energy which could be eqivalent to some tonnes of TNT & could destroy life on earth. hence,these always pose a threat to mass extinction.
How meteors burn up?
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Why meteors are important?
Meteors are not that important, meteorites might be.
What is a group of meteors?
It is a shower of meteors.
Are meteors extinct?
No. New meteors arrive every day.
How many meteors can fit in the sun?
mail me with the size of the meteors
Does meteors exist now?
Yes, meteors exist now.
What is the name for the starting point in a meteor shower?
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What a meteors made out of?
This can vary a lot between different meteors; the main classification, if I remember correctly, is between "ice meteors" that are made up mainly of ice, and "rock meteors", out of rocky materials.
Is a comet and a meteor considered to be small planets?
No, comets and meteors are not considered to be small planets. Comets are simply considered to be comets, and meteors are simply considered to be meteors. (Meteors are asteroids that have entered the atmosphere.)
