Asked by I

Can friction (which causes heating) with the atmosphere ignite the object moving through the atmosphere?

Can someone help me with this? Please!
Answered by drwls
Yes, if it is moving fast enough. That is why meteorites and broken-up re-etering satellites burn up. Burnup can be prevented with exterior tiles, wings, and noncombustible blunt nose cones that vaporize.
Answered by I
Thank you drwls!
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