Here's how you can dent glass:
* High impact: A very strong impact, like a heavy object dropped from a significant height or a direct hit from a hammer, can cause a dent or even crack the glass.
* Thermal shock: Extreme temperature changes can cause stress in glass, leading to dents or cracks. For example, rapidly heating a cold glass container or rapidly cooling a hot one can cause damage.
* Internal pressure: If glass is filled with a pressurized gas or liquid, the internal pressure can build up and cause the glass to bulge outwards, which can be considered a dent.
However, it's important to note that:
* Denting glass is difficult: It requires significant force or stress to cause a dent.
* Glass is brittle: Unlike metal, it's more likely to crack or shatter than dent under impact.
* The type of glass matters: Tempered glass is stronger and less likely to dent than regular glass.
So, while it is possible to dent glass, it's not something that happens easily.