Sudden temperature fluctuation does not affect pyrex glass, because of
its
(A) Low co-efficient of expansion
(B) High co-efficient of expansion
(C) High melting point
(D) Both (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Low co-efficient of expansion

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