Why is glass so sharp after it shatters

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Why is glass so sharp after it shatters

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Glass is very brittle and has an irregular internal structure with multiple weak points.

When it’s shattered, the weak points break first. Straight fracture lines connect these weak points to form thin, sharp slivers.

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