Why do asteroids heat up when they enter the Earth's atmosphere?

The gravitational pull of the Earth

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Friction between the air particles and the asteroids

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Solution

The correct options are
A
The gravitational pull of the Earth

B
Friction between the air particles and the asteroids

When asteroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, they move with great speed due to Earth's gravity and rub against the air particles creating friction. This friction causes the heating of asteroids.

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