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In extreme cold temperatures, some metals may become more brittle, and may break when exposed to ordinary stresses.
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Why does a metal doorknob feel colder than the wooden door?
metal is a good conductor of heat so, it gets heated faster and similarly loses heat faster too,i.e. gets colder faster
Is there a way to fix a crack in a glass globe?
One way to fix a crack in a glass globe is to bring it to a glass blower. It may be fixable that way. However if the crack is too big or deep, it may be better to simply purchase a new one.
What happens when oil gets too hot?
It burns
What are fuses and circuit breakers What are they for?
A fuse is a device that contain a thin strip of metal that will melt if there is too much current through it.A circuit breaker is a reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current gets too high.They are used to prevent circuits from overheating.
Why does a cold drink in your hand feel cooler when it's getting warmer?
Is the temperature of your body. When is getting warmer your body temperature gets warmer and so you feel the drink colder then before - for a short time because eventually it will get warm too!!!
What would happen if a plasma telelvision gets too cold or freezes?
the screen would crack
How would temperature affect bridges?
the metal or concrete might expand if it gets too hot and compress when it gets too cold.
How cold does it get in the cordillera region?
it gets very cold its also warm too
When does the motion of a molecule stop?
when it gets too cold
Do trees explode if it gets to cold?
I have heard of trees exploding around lakes when it gets too cold, about -60 degrees i think.
What happens when reptile gets too cold?
it turns it heat on
What is the name given when the body gets too cold?
Hypothermia
Can kittens die of cold?
yes, any living thing can die if it gets too cold
Is a knights armor a better insulator than a winter coat?
Nope. It's metal. Metal isn't a good insulator. It gets cold or hot too easily. A winter coat easily maintains a warm state most often.
What happens when your body gets too hot or too cold?
the body sweats alot and this can cause illness
What causes a cracked head in your car?
there can be several reasons, however it is usually due to overheating and/or sudden cooling --- such as overheating the engine and then pouring cold water into the radiator, etc. Occasionally, the engine manufacturer may have a flaw in the head casting or too thin metal, etc that will cause it to crack too.
How long cane a berded dragon stay in the cold?
If the bearded dragon gets too cold it will go to sleep
