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A bullet travels at really high velocity and therefore the glass does not have enough time to bend due to the force and shatter instead the bullet just damages the area it gets in contact with and thus making a hole in the glass.

Whereas a stone travels at a low velocity and the glass has enough time to bend and shatter

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Why does a bullet fired at a glass window makes a hole but doesn't crack while a stone striking it will smash it?

It's all down to surface area and speed ! The bullet is tapered to a point or rounded tip - the stone is bulky and irregular in shape. The bullet is travelling faster than sound - the stone travels at just a few feet per second.


Why does a bullet when fired against a glass window pane make a hole in it and the glass pane will smash it?

when a bullet strikes the glass pane with a high velocity, the larger part of the glass plane do not get enough time to share the momentum due to inertia of rest and only that part which is in contact of the bullet is blown off according to the law of conservation of momentum But when a slow moving stone strikes the glass plane a larger part of the glass is able to share the momentum and therefore it smashes the glass


Why the glass of water overflowed if stone dropped?

If the glass is even partially filled a stone thrown at sufficient speed will splash water below the kinetic energy of the stone will be dissipated by transferring it to the water. However if the stone is gently dropped into the glass of water (and it was full or nearly full) then the stone which is not soluble in water will displace an amount of water equal to its volume which will overflow.


What will happen to a stone if heated it for a long time and cooling it instantly?

If a stone is heated for a long time and then cooled instantly, it may crack or shatter due to thermal stress. The rapid change in temperature can cause uneven expansion and contraction within the stone, leading to structural failure.


What happens when you drop a piece of stone in a glass half filled with water?

When you drop a piece of stone into a glass half filled with water, the stone will displace some of the water, causing the water level to rise. This is known as the principle of displacement. The amount of water displaced will be equal to the volume of the stone that is submerged.

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Why does a bullet fired at a glass window makes a hole but doesn't crack while a stone striking it will smash it?

It's all down to surface area and speed ! The bullet is tapered to a point or rounded tip - the stone is bulky and irregular in shape. The bullet is travelling faster than sound - the stone travels at just a few feet per second.


Why does a bullet when fired against a glass window pane make a hole in it and the glass pane will smash it?

when a bullet strikes the glass pane with a high velocity, the larger part of the glass plane do not get enough time to share the momentum due to inertia of rest and only that part which is in contact of the bullet is blown off according to the law of conservation of momentum But when a slow moving stone strikes the glass plane a larger part of the glass is able to share the momentum and therefore it smashes the glass


Why does a small bullet can make a clear hole in a glass window but a big stone can only crack it?

I would say this has to do with velocity of the bullet.(speed)


When was This Stone Is a Bullet created?

This Stone Is a Bullet was created on 2007-03-26.


What does this idiom mean Those who live in a glass house should not throw stones to others?

It may resemble the phrase: "What goes around comes around", if you were to throw a stone hard enough at glass, it would undoubtedly shatter. This means that do not throw stones at others, because if someone was to throw a stone back, then you would resent it.


How do you use shattering in a sentence?

"The crystal vase shattered when it was dropped on the stone floor".


What is the mpg of a key stone bullet rv hold?

25


Why were castles made from stone wood bricks and glass?

Castles were made from stone and wood because people back then did not have the equitment that we have today. Stone is a hard material so it makes it harder for people to get in! It is safer than other materials!


Why does mold not grow on stone or glass?

Mold requires organic matter to grow, such as wood or paper, as a food source. Stone and glass do not provide the nutrients that mold needs to thrive, which is why mold does not typically grow on these materials. Additionally, the smooth surface of glass and stone makes it difficult for mold to attach and grow.


How do you make gun in little alchemy?

Metal and Bullet...More info: Metal: fire & stone Bullet: Gunpowder & Metal


How do you make pipes in Minecraft?

If you are talking about buildcraft then you put the material you want as the pipe surrounding a glass. Ex. Gold-Glass-Gold.... Stone-Glass-Stone


Does Sharon stone have a glass eye?

No