As a meteoroid approaches Earth and its atmosphere, it speeds up. Why does this happen?
A. The meteoroid is pulled in by the rotation of Earth.
B. The meteoroid is pushed by the light of the Sun.
C. The meteoroid is attracted to the mass of Earth.
D. The meteoroid is repelled by the vacuum of space.
Answer:C
As a meteoroid approaches Earth and its atmosphere, it speeds up. Why does this happen?
A. The meteoroid is pulled in by the rotation of Earth. B. The meteoroid is pushed by the light of the Sun. C. The meteoroid is attracted to the mass of Earth. D. The meteoroid is repelled by the vacuum of space.