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It does not 'break', but rather it shatters. Automobile glass is designed (tempered) to 'shatter' into small cubic pieces so that it is less dangerous in case of an accident.
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What is in the glass used for car windows?
Silica glass
Is it only spark plug ceramic that breaks windows or can any ceramic be used?
Any ceramic can be used to break windows, basically any hard substance formed into a small point will break a window as it is focusing all the impact force to a small area. Car windows are made with toughned glass that makes it considerably harder to break than normal household annealed glass. when you overcome the breaking strength of toughned glass it shatters and crumbles into small pieces that become less dangerous in an accident the exception to this is the glass used in car windscreens which is laminated safety glass this is two sheets laminated together a layer of vynl which will allow the glass to break but remain in place.
Why is glass used on car windows?
because the car should be protected from rain, sandstorm,etc, also to on a/c that's why the glass is used on car windows.
Why doesnt the pressure of atmosphere break windows?
Pressure in the atmosphere doesn't break windows because there is the same pressure on both sides of the glass. Windows can break if there is a big difference on one side compared with the other.
What elements of glass means that it is not perfect for making windows?
Glass can break easily, and can get marks and scratches
Why do car windows break when it gets really hot out?
This usually happens with older cars, the glass isn't as strong as new glass is and cant stand the heat so it causes it to burst cracking and breaking the window
What type of glass is used for car windows?
Toughened or laminated EDIT: Laminated, annealed glass for the windshield. It will be held to gether by the plastic if broken, and not break into shards to cut the driver and passenger. The other windows are tempered, and break into small cubes that don't cut. Classic cars, like '57s chevys, have laminated glass thoughout. Antique cars , like Model T's, had simple plate glass, it caused serious cuts in an accident
What material are police car windows made from?
Safety glass, same as your car or mine.
Where can I find the cheapest auto glass shop to repair my car windows?
Many car shops offer to repair broken windows, however there are specific auto glass shops specified for such jobs. The cost of the repair depends on the quality and condition of the glass.
What is the difference between shockproof glass and normal glass?
When car A has shockproof glass and car B has normal glass as their window pane and when they meet with an accident and both cars windows are damaged, car A's driver may not get injured but the driver in car B will get injured
What type of glass is used in all car windows EXCEPT the windshield?
Tempered, also called safety glass.
Which gas behaves like the glass windows in the car with the windows wound up?
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