Umm, in May/June 2001, Q4, part (b),
What is the main question? :S
Why the glass stopper was heated?
Why it was heated for a long time?
Or, why was it heated in boiling WATER?
Also, the same question, part (e), is the answer:
This is because it has a greater size and thus greater mass comparatively, and thus has a higher thermal capacity and so will gain more internal energy, and transfer more of it to the water as compared to the smaller one.
That is the answer I wrote. Kindly correct!
The answer I wrote to part b) is - To make sure that the glass stopper reaches about 100 degree celcius.
And you are absolutely correct with your part e) answer! Heat capacity of the larger glass stopper is more so greater heat energy is transferred.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Good luck!