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Why don't meteors burn up when they first enter earth atmosphere?
Most do burn up entirely but the very largest ones do not completely burn up.
Most meteros burn up in the even though its the coldest layer?
Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere, which is indeed the coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere. As meteors enter this layer at high speeds, the intense friction generated by their interaction with air molecules causes them to heat up rapidly, leading to incandescence and disintegration. Despite the low temperatures, the density of air at this altitude is sufficient to create the friction needed for the meteor to burn up. Thus, the mesosphere effectively acts as a shield, protecting the Earth's surface from most meteoroids.
True or false most meteoroids burn up in the stratosphere?
False. Most meteoroids burn up in the mesosphere, which is located above the stratosphere. As they enter the Earth's atmosphere, they encounter increasing atmospheric pressure and friction, causing them to heat up and often disintegrate before reaching the surface. Only larger meteoroids may survive this process and reach the Earth's surface as meteorites.
Many more meteorites reach the surface of the moon because?
Many more meteorites reach the surface of the moon because it lacks an atmosphere to burn up incoming objects, unlike Earth. This means that the moon's surface retains more impact craters from these meteorite strikes compared to Earth.
Do meteors ever strike the sun?
Yes, meteors can strike the sun, but they most likely burn up in the sun's intense heat and radiation before reaching its surface. The sun's strong gravitational pull can also deflect or capture incoming meteors.
Why don't meteors burn up when they first enter earth atmosphere?
Most do burn up entirely but the very largest ones do not completely burn up.
Why do most meteors burn up before the hit the earth?
Most meteors burn up before they hit the earth. Have you ever wondered why? Well, most burn up because they travel so fast. The speed catches anything in its path on fire.
Do most the meteoroids burn up the stratosphere?
yes
Do most meteors burn up before they hit the earth?
Yes.
Why does mercury have the most craters?
It has no atmosphere to burn up incoming meteors
What is the point where you can see most meteor shower?
When they burn up in the atmosphere.
How much do you have to walk to burn 4 calories?
about ....... 20 meters he-he-he....
How can you clean up oil spills without sucking up most of the ocean water?
Simple, you just burn the oil which will be on top of the water. All the oil will burn up leaving just the ocean.
When was Burn It Up created?
Burn It Up was created in 2005.
Why do meteorites burn up?
They burn up because of friction in the atmosphere
How fast does gun-cotton burn?
It DETONATES (explodes) at 7,300 meters/ second
Most meteors burn up in the even though it's the coldest layer.?
Mesophere. They don't burn up because of the ambient air temperature, but because of the heat generated by friction - they are moving incredibly fast.
