How strong is glass?

Subject: How strong is glass?

Date: Wed Feb 9 07:28:23 2000
Posted by jolein schorel
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Area of science: Engineering
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I do not understand why glass fibers are used to make plastics stronger 
while a window breaks when a ball hits it. How strong is glass?

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