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When hot water is poured onto a thick glass tumbler, it cracks. What is the reason for this?

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1The inner surface of the glass suddenly expands✓
2The inner surface of the glass suddenly contracts
3The water evaporates rapidly creating pressure
4The glass chemically reacts with water

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The inner surface of the glass suddenly expands

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