Which of the following explains why a thick glass cup cracks when boiling water is…

Which of the following explains why a thick glass cup cracks when boiling water is poured into it?
  • A.
    Unequal expansion of the exterior and interior walls of the cup
  • B.
    Anomalous expansion of the water
  • C.
    Greater specific latent capacity of water compared with that of glass
  • D.
    Large increase in the heat capacity of the cup
  • E.
    High density of the water
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
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