Question

Utensils made of glass break on falling on the ground but not when they fall on sand. Why is it so

Answer 1

when they fall ground is very hard surface and can't absorb it's kinetic energy so it breaks the glass unestil but in sand, sand absorbs it's total kinetic energy and sand moves from its place.

Answer 2

Answer:

The surface capable of absorbing the force exerted by the glass will not break the glass while the surface which is not capable of absorbing the force exerted by the glass will lead to breaking the glass vessel.

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