Statement 1: Friction is a contact force.
Statement 2: Meteorites that enter Earth's atmosphere burn up due to friction.

Only statement 2 is correct

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Both the statements are incorrect

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Both the statements are correct

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Only statement 1 is correct

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The correct option is C Both the statements are correct
The frictional force is a contact force as the two bodies do come in contact with each other. This force can cause objects in motion to come to rest, as they act in the direction opposite to there relative motion.
When a meteorite enters the Earth’s upper atmosphere, it heats up due to friction from the air and burns up.

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Statement 1: Friction is a contact force. Statement 2: Meteorites that enter Earth's atmosphere burn up due to friction.

Statement 1: Friction is a contact force.
Statement 2: Meteorites that enter Earth's atmosphere burn up due to friction.