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Changes in pressure which can cause rocks to crack is an example of what?
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Changes in pressure which can cause rocks to crack is an example of mechanical weathering. It refers to the disintegration and decomposition of rocks.
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If A rock with a crack has frozen water in the crack the water melts what is this an example of?
If the crack has enlarged as a result of the freezing water, it is an example of a type of physical weathering known as ice wedging.
Can a crack in my bathtub for a year cause any kind of mold underneath?
Yea, if the tub had any water in it.
What is crack detection method?
According to Leonard Cohen's song "Anthem", Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. Obviously, to detect the crack, you look for the light shining in. (Or on a plumber, you wait for him to bend over, and then you take a look.)
Is crack one of the most addictive drugs available today?
Heroin and methamphetamine are both much more addictive than crack.
How shrinkage crack can be controlled in thin wall section casting?
The shrinkage crack can be controlled by maintaining the mould temperature at the crack point by reducing the cycle time, improving the sparay pattern, adding gates, using oil lines for heating purpose.
What do changes in temperature cause rock to do?
Changes in temperature cause rock to expand and contract. This may cause them to crack, and pieces may break off.
Can wisdom teeth cause other forward teeth to become cracked by pressure?
No, that can't really happen. Teeth can get cracked my a number of different things.NoIt is very unlikely that front teeth get cracked due to pressure caussed by wisdom teeth. Usually it takes a trauma to crack a tooth. NOalthough they cannot crack your teeth, they WILL cause pressure and cause your other teeth pain and make them crooked
What can cause crack block or leak in head gasket in 95 impala SS?
A cracked block or a leak in the head gasket of the 1995 Impala SS can be caused by overheating the motor or even by drastic temperature changes. For example, adding cold water to the motor when an engine is hot can cause the block to crack. Gaskets sometimes leak when worn or when exposed to extreme temperatures.Ê
What will cause the power steering high pressure line to leak?
The high pressure line is a high pressure hydraulic line. The can leak from the attachments to the fittings. The will leak where the line is damaged Or if it as a very old line they can crack.
Why did toilet water explode in the bowl?
The water did not cause the explosion it was from the pressure assist that caused the toilet to explode because of a hair line crack
Does glass break or crack with temperature changes?
When temperatures changes this can cause the molecules in an object to contract [ at low temperatures ] or to expand [ high temperatures ] . Glass is a fragile object and if the molecules in glass contract or expand quickly this can cause the glass to break . [SRM] .
What causes earthquaques in the pacific coast of the US?
the movement of pressure on earths plates or land causes them to push each other and cause a crack in the earth
Why do crack pipes crack?
because you touch it.
If pressure is applied to the top of a pipe where would the pipe crack?
Granted that the force was enough to crack the pipe, it would crack in the middle.
What causes the radiator to crack?
A plastic radiator will crack under extreme over heat conditions for example a defective thermostat or bad cylinder head gasket will cause a cooling system to over pressurise and rupture.
Rocks crack and shift when what from moving plates becomes too great?
Pressure
Can performing a pressure check for leaks in coolant system cause a crack in my radiator pleas help?
No, the system is only checked at normal operating pressure.No, the system is only checked at normal operating pressure.
