Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is a fireball that produces a sonic boom called?

  1. Comet

  2. Bolide

  3. No such object

  4. Meteorite
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A bolide is an extremely bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, often producing a sonic boom. The term comes from Greek and refers to a projectile. Regular meteors are fainter, comets are icy objects with tails, meteorites are objects that reach the ground, and 'No such object' is incorrect - bolides are a real classification of bright meteors.

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