A clean hole is made in a glass window pane when it is struck by a bullet fired from a gun. Whereas, the same window pane will be broken to pieces when struck by a stone of a similar size. Explain this phenomenon quoting the relevant principles.

A clean hole is made in a glass window pane when it is struck by a bul

1.	A clean hole is made in a glass window pane when it is struck by a bullet fired from a gun. Whereas, the same window pane will be broken to pieces when struck by a stone of a similar size. Explain this phenomenon quoting the relevant principles.
Answer» SOLUTION :Which one AMONG the following (i.e.,) bullet fired from a gun or a STONE of similar size will have greater VELOCITY? From this information, which one will have more momentum? Is INERTIA of motion for bullet more than that of stone? Is the impulsive force exerted by bullet more? In which case is the foce exerted on the window pane more?