Physics Class 11

Pressure cooker

Why does food cook faster in a pressure cooker?

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Asked on 01/11/2025 188 views
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uniboardhub
4 months ago

In a cooker, pressure increases, which raises boiling point of water above 100°C. Higher temperature means faster cooking. That's why mountaineers rely on cookers where atmospheric pressure is low.

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