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Anything that is less hard than the surface. If you use steel, something like chalk or graphite would break; if you used diamond, everything* would break.

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Is sound reflected when it hits a hard surface?

Yes, sound is reflected when it hits a hard surface. The angle at which the sound waves hit the surface determines the angle at which they are reflected. This reflection can contribute to echoes and reverberation in an environment.


When a waiter drops dishes and breaks them why is the sound so loud?

The sound of dishes breaking is loud due to the vibrations created when the dishes hit a hard surface, such as the floor. The impact causes the dishes to shatter, resulting in a sudden release of energy that we perceive as a loud noise.


Did the egg break immediately when it hit the ground?

It depends on various factors such as the height from which it fell, the surface it landed on, and its orientation upon impact. An egg may break immediately upon impact with a hard surface from a significant height, but could potentially remain intact if dropped from a lower height onto a soft surface.


What happens to sound or light waves when they hit a smooth surface?

When sound waves hit a smooth surface, they bounce off the surface at an equal angle at which they hit it, a phenomenon known as reflection. With light waves, they can either be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the surface, depending on the material and angle of incidence.


What happens when parallel rays of light hit a smooth surface?

When parallel rays of light hit a smooth surface, they are reflected at the same angle they hit the surface. This is described by the law of reflection. The reflected rays remain parallel to each other.

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Turn the nail upside down on a hard surface and hit it with your hammer. A dull nail breaks through the wood and a sharp one can split the wood.


Can wolves be knocked out by a hit?

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they put them in their mouths and chew, followed by a gulp.


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Do raindrops bounce?

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Is sound reflected when it hits a hard surface?

Yes, sound is reflected when it hits a hard surface. The angle at which the sound waves hit the surface determines the angle at which they are reflected. This reflection can contribute to echoes and reverberation in an environment.