JEE PHYSICS MCQ: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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A piece of glass is heated to a high temperature and then allowed to cool. If it cracks, a probable reason for this is the following property of glass

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Correct option: A

Low thermal conductivity

Option A is correct because glass has low thermal conductivity, causing uneven heating and expansion, leading to cracking.

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