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Why does the round stone explode when we put it in the fire ?

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Why does the round stone explode when we put it in the fire ?

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  1. Heat causes expansion in most materials - especially stones that may have moisture inside of them.  The rapid change of temperature is too great for the stone to withstand and therefor it cracks.

    The same happens if you were to pour hot water on a frozen window.

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