Which is a true statement about the fracturing of glass?
A)Radial cracks appear first, starting on the side opposite the destructive force.
B)Radial cracks appear first, starting on the same side as the destructive force.
C)Concentric fractures form first, starting on the side opposite the destructive force.
D)Concentric fractures form first, on the same side as the destructive force.

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Radial cracks in glass appear first and originate on the side opposite to where the force was applied. This is due to the way glass distributes the stress of the impact.

Which Is a True Statement About the Fracturing of Glass