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Two containers A and B of equal dimensions but different metals are fitted with identical glass casings. Two containers initially at the same temperatures are simultaneously filled with boiling water. It is observed that the glass casing on A breaks earlier than the one on B. explain this observation

Answer Text:
The metal of making container A is better than that of B. it conducts heat faster to the glass casing causing it to expand and break.