Figure 2 shows a flat bottomed flask containing some water. It is heated directly with a very hot flame. Explain why the flask is likely to crack

      

Figure 2 shows a flat bottomed flask containing some water. It is heated directly with a very hot flame. Explain why the flask is likely to crack
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John
This is due to unequal expansion between the inside and the outside. The outer surface expands more than the inner surface
johnmulu answered the question on April 15, 2017 at 09:14


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