Two thermos flasks are of the same height and same capacity

Two thermos flasks are of the same height and same capacity. One has a circular cross-section while the other has a square cross-section. Which of the two is better?

Sol. As both flasks have same height and capacity, the area of the cylindrical wall will be less than that of the square wall. Hence, the thermos flask of circular cross-section will transmit less heat as compared to the thermos flask of square cross-section and will be better.