How can a flake of paint break a window in space?

In space, even small objects can travel at extremely high speeds due to the lack of atmosphere and gravitational drag. A flake of paint, when dislodged from a spacecraft and propelled by orbital velocity, can strike a window with significant force. The impact of such a high-velocity object can exceed the material's tensile strength, causing the glass to shatter or crack. This phenomenon was notably highlighted by incidents involving debris in low Earth orbit, where even tiny particles pose a risk to spacecraft integrity.