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Lightweight bottles can handle temperature fluctuation better than regular bottles.

(a) True

(b) False

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The doubt is from Manufacture of Glass topic in portion Glass Packaging Materials of Food Packaging Technology

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Right option is (a) True

The explanation is: The given statement is true. Due to the better thickness distribution of lightweight glass bottles, they withstand a maximum temperature difference (progressive thermal shock) of 5°C–10°C higher than the regular weight bottles.

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