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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?
No, asteroids do not float in space. Instead, they move through space under the influence of gravity. Any object in space will follow an orbit determined by its mass and the gravitational forces acting upon it.
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.
How fast do you have to travel to catch fire?
It is not possible to catch fire due to speed alone. However, if an object is traveling at extremely high speeds in Earth's atmosphere, the friction with the air could generate enough heat to cause it to catch fire. The specific speed needed would depend on various factors such as the object's shape and materials.
Do asteroids have constant speed?
Asteroids have a constant speed in a vacuum if there isnt anything else affecting it such as gravity or by colliding with other things. If it was to be in the earths atmosphere then the air would cause a resistance and slow it down :) hope this helps
Does caesium tarnish?
Caesium will more than tarnish. It will spontaneous catch fire on contact with air.
Do asteroids float?
No, asteroids do not float in space. Instead, they move through space under the influence of gravity. Any object in space will follow an orbit determined by its mass and the gravitational forces acting upon it.
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 dry air cause wood to catch fire?
Hot dry air alone is unlikely to cause wood to catch fire. However, if the temperature is high enough and there is an ignition source present, such as a spark or flame, the hot dry air can contribute to the wood catching fire more easily due to its reduced moisture content.
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
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.
Could a space shuttle land on mercury?
No. There is no air on Mercury for the wings to catch.
How can there be fire in space without oxygen?
Fire in space can occur without oxygen because it doesn't need air to burn. In space, fire can happen due to the presence of fuel and heat, even in the absence of oxygen.
How do you get a ball out of an air vent at your house?
you cant so do not turn it on or else your house will catch on fire
What elements are named after things in outer space?
fire, water,air, earth
