In what ways are meteorites different from meteors? What is the probable origin of each?

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Abraham Elliott

3 March, 14:46

In what ways are meteorites different from meteors? What is the probable origin of each?

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Kallie Mack · Answer 1

Meteorites have comparatively huge size than the size of the meteors

The meteorites are originated as the debris from an a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid due to a heavy impact. Whereas, the meteors are the dust formed from an asteroids.

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The difference between the meteorites from the meteors is that, the meteorites have comparatively huge size than the size of the meteors. Also, the meteorites are capable enough to survive moving through the earth's atmosphere. while the meteors burns up due to heat produced by the friction while moving in the earth's atmosphere.

The meteorites are originated as the debris from an a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid due to a heavy impact. Whereas, the meteors are the dust formed from an asteroids.