During the re-entry of a space vehicle into the earth’s atmosphere a large quantity of heat is generated at the surface due to air friction, which is very rapidly removed by a process called:
A. Ablation
B. Abolition
C. Abrasion
D. Aeration
Answer:A
During the re-entry of a space vehicle into the earth’s atmosphere a large quantity of heat is generated at the surface due to air friction, which is very rapidly removed by a process called:
A. Ablation B. Abolition C. Abrasion D. Aeration