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A space-ship entering the earths atmosph...

A space-ship entering the earths atmosphere is likely to catch fire, this is due to

A

surface tension of air

B

viscosity of air

C

greater proportional of `O_2` in the atmosphere at higher height

D

high temperature of upper atmosphere

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B
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