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why the commetswhich fall from the air become a fire ball when fall on the ground.

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this happens due to the fact that the comet experiences very heavy frictional drag offered by the atmosphere and a huge quantity of heat is produced. this heat is so large that it turns the comet into a fiery ball.

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