Q&A: Cracking
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Cracking
Question
Why is it that when loads are placed on a surface, it doesn’t break immediately? If there is enough weight to break it, why doesn’t that happen right away?
Is it because the surface bends, or are there other reasons?
In a Talmudic context…
Answer
First of all, who says it doesn’t break immediately? I assume it depends on the way the load is applied and on the type of surface—whether it bends, etc. I don’t have a general answer.