The bright steak of a meteor lasts for a very short time because ........

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The bright steak of a meteor lasts for a very short time because

The length of the meteor’s tail grows in size as it approaches the sun.

It contains icy debris.

The tail of a meteor is always directed away from the sun.

The friction due to the atmosphere evaporates the meteor quickly.

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Explanation:

Justification: A meteor is usually a small object that occasionally enters the earth’s atmosphere. At that time it has a very high speed. The friction due to the atmosphere heats it up. It glows and evaporates quickly. That is why the bright steak lasts for a very short time.