In Terms of Momentum, Why Is a Glass Less Likely

question 37

Essay

In terms of momentum, why is a glass less likely to break if it falls on a carpeted floor compared with falling on a hard concrete floor?

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Definitions:

Lay Eggs

The act of depositing eggs by a female organism, as a means of reproduction.

Feathers

Keratinous structures unique to birds, used for flight, insulation, and display purposes.

Shrews

Small insectivorous mammals with long snouts, belonging to the family Soricidae.

Lepidosaur Lineage

A lineage of reptiles that includes squamates (lizards, snakes) and rhynchocephalians (tuataras), characterized by their scaled skin.