Glass is made from sand and something else. Rubber I think comes from the rubber tree
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Rubber is a flexible, elastic material derived from natural or synthetic sources, commonly used for shock absorption or insulation. Glass, on the other hand, is a hard, transparent material made by heating sand and other substances, used for windows, bottles, and other applications requiring transparency. The key distinction is in their physical properties and common uses.
No, a rubber ball usually bounces higher than a glass ball due to the difference in elasticity between the two materials. Rubber is more elastic and capable of storing and releasing more energy during impact, which allows it to bounce higher. Glass is brittle and absorbs more of the impact energy, resulting in lower bounce height.
Glass is a hard and brittle material made from silica, while rubber is a flexible and elastic material made from polymers. Glass is transparent and has a smooth surface, while rubber is opaque and has a soft texture. Glass is more fragile and can shatter easily, whereas rubber is more durable and can stretch without breaking.
When a glass rod is rubbed with rubber, electrons are transferred from the glass to the rubber due to differences in their electronegativities. This leaves the glass rod with a net positive charge, as it has lost electrons.
A good conductor allows electricity to flow easily through it, such as metals like copper. A poor conductor, or insulator, restricts the flow of electricity, such as rubber or glass.
Rubber is generally more elastic than glass. Rubber has a higher elasticity due to its ability to undergo large deformations without breaking, while glass is more brittle and tends to shatter or crack when subjected to stress.