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Why does tempered safety glass break into small granular pieces rather than long sharp shards?

Correct Answer

A) Its surface compression from heat treatment changes the break pattern

Tempered glass is heat-treated to create surface compression, which increases strength and changes its breakage pattern into small granular pieces. Other choices describe wired or laminated glass, or frame effects.

Answer Options
A
Its surface compression from heat treatment changes the break pattern
B
Use tempered glass to contain wire mesh
C
Use tempered glass to be always laminated to plastic
D
Use tempered glass to have a thicker aluminum frame

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Tempered glass is heat-treated to create surface compression, which increases strength and changes its breakage pattern into small granular pieces. Other choices describe wired or laminated glass, or frame effects.

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