Q164
When hot-water is sprinkled on a hotter glass tumbler, it breaks because
A.
Glass suddenly expands
B.
Glass suddenly contracts
AnswerC.
Water evaporates
D.
Glass reacts chemically with water
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
If the poured liquid is relatively hotter or colder in comparison to the tumbler, it will break. When hot water is poured into a tumbler there is an uneven increase in the thermal expansion of the walls of the vessel.