Which of the following explains why a thick glass cup cracks when boiling water is poured into it?
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- 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
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