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Well, darling, when glass is heated, it expands unevenly due to its non-crystalline structure, causing stress that leads to cracking. Metal, on the other hand, is more flexible and can handle the heat without shattering like a delicate little snowflake. So, in short, glass cracks because it's a drama queen, and metal stays cool as a cucumber.
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What is The term used to explain metal expanding when heated?
The term is thermal expansion. When metal is heated, its particles gain kinetic energy and vibrate more vigorously, causing the metal to expand due to the increased space between the particles.
When the metal ball is heated can it go through the metal ring?
when the ball is heated, it will pass through the unheated ring.
Why is metal no longer magnetic when heated?
When heated, the thermal energy supplied to the metal causes the thermal motion of its atoms to increase, disrupting the alignment of their magnetic moments. This disrupts the collective magnetic behavior that gives the metal its magnetic properties. As a result, the metal loses its magnetism when heated.
Name one metal which does not react with oxygen when heated?
Gold is a metal that does not react with oxygen when heated, even at high temperatures. This is because gold is a noble metal with low reactivity.
Does glass heated in a hot flame glow and becomes fluid?
Glass can soften and become pliable when heated in a hot flame, but it does not glow like metal does when it reaches high temperatures. It does not become fully fluid like a liquid, but it can become molten and flow like a thick syrup.
Why a glass jar can be easily opened if the metal lid is heated?
because metal will expand when it has been heated up
How are Kazoos made?
Plastic - injection mold. Metal, sheet metal presses, wood - hand carved. Glass - tubes as heated and altered in a glass blowing method.
Why a glass jar can open easily if the metal lid is heated gently first?
Heat causes the metal to expand, thus breaking the seal.
What is aneling?
i think its "annealing"... if so, it is a process where both metal and glass are heated in order for them to change their/its properties.
What is The term used to explain metal expanding when heated?
The term is thermal expansion. When metal is heated, its particles gain kinetic energy and vibrate more vigorously, causing the metal to expand due to the increased space between the particles.
Why an empty glass cracks when you pour very hot water into it but it does not crack if there is a metal spoon in it?
As the metal spoon is a good conductor of heat and because heat travels from a hotter reigion to a colder reigion,the metal spoon will conduct heat away from the hot water and thus,the emty glass will not crack.
Will the volume of metal decrease if it is heated?
No, the volume of a metal increases as it is heated. It expands.
Is a drinking glass made up of cells?
No, a drinking glass is not made up of cells. It is typically made of glass or other materials such as plastic or metal. Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms.
Why do train tracks expand?
Metal expands when it is heated. Since track is made of metal then it expands when it is heated by the sun.
When the metal ball is heated can it go through the metal ring?
when the ball is heated, it will pass through the unheated ring.
What glue bonds glass to metal?
An epoxy will bond glass to metal.
An empty glass cracks when you pour very hot water into it but it does not crack if there is a metal spoon in it?
The metal spoon has the capacity to absorb some of the heat of the very hot water, but not very much. It only makes a small difference.the crcking cracking crack
