Answer to Question #277622 in Physics for Kristine

Question #277622

A glass dropped on the floor is more likely to break if the floor is concrete than if it is wood. Why?

Expert's answer

Because wood if a flexible surface and the kinetic energy of the glass can be absorbed by such a material.

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