wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A meteor burns when it enters the earth atmosphere. This is due to the fact that:


A

Gravitational force produces heat

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Frictional force produces heat

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

Magnetic force produces heat

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Body moving with very high speed produces heat

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

Frictional force produces heat


Friction can produce heat. This can be observed if you rub your palm against each other. Likewise, when a meteorite enters the earth's atmosphere, the air applies a frictional force against the motion of the meteorite. Due to this frictional force, heat is produced and the meteor starts burning.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
What Friction?
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon