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16 June, 18:06

A "shooting star" is usually a grain of sand from outer space that burns up and gives off light as it enters the atmosphere. what exactly causes this burning?

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  1. 16 June, 18:23
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    It is the friction or drag force on the solid. the object goes so fast that the friction is producing alot of heat. this heat causes it ignite (anything can be burnt if it is heated to high enough tempurature)

    friction and drag force causes this burning
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