Physics of Pressure Cooker
CMAT 2022 · General Knowledge · Easy · Science
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Food is cooked in pressure cooker quickly because it retains heat for a longer period. Statement II: Food is cooked in pressure cooker quickly because boiling point of water increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Explanation
Food cooks faster in a pressure cooker because increased pressure inside raises the boiling point of water above , allowing water to hold more thermal energy at higher temperature. Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
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