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I can go through glass without breaking it. What am I?

Light

Why this works

The answer to the riddle is "light," and it works because of the unique properties of light waves. When light travels through glass, it doesn't break or shatter the material; instead, it passes through due to its ability to refract, or bend, as it enters a different medium. This clever wordplay highlights the contrast between something that typically breaks glass, like a physical object, and the intangible nature of light, which can seamlessly move through without causing damage.

Common Wrong Answers

“Air”

Air cannot physically pass through glass; it is the space between the glass panes that allows air to exist, but air itself does not go through the glass.

“Water”

Water cannot pass through solid glass without breaking it; it would need to be in a liquid form and contained rather than passing through the glass.

“Sound”

While sound can travel through glass, it does not 'go through' it in the same way light does, since sound requires a medium to travel and doesn't have a direct interaction with glass like light does.

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