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Multiple choice

A boy sees a meteorite burning out in the sky. He asks his father about it. His father replies that it happens due to

  1. wind

  2. gravity

  3. friction against air

  4. rolling friction

  5. minerals on the meteorite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Extreme friction against air molecules causes the meteorite to burn out in the atmosphere.

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