Speed and temperature of metorite on impact?

Subject: Speed and temperature of metorite on impact?

Date: Wed Nov 25 08:04:15 1998
Posted by emilio
Grade level: 10-12
School: tempe
City: tempe State/Province: az
Country: usa
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 912002655.As

Message:


I am wondering how fast a small softball size metor is going when it impacts the ground? Is it going terminal velocity or faster? Does it leave a crater? Would it be hot if i touched it?

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