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Q. Pressure Cooker cooks faster because

  • (A) Boiling point decreases with rise of pressure
  • (B) It cooks the food at low pressure
  • (C) Higher temperature is attained for cooking
  • (D) The material of the cooker is a good conductor
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin
Food is cooked more quickly in a pressure cooker because at the higher pressure (1 bar/15 psi), the boiling point of water rises from 100°C (212°F) to 121°C (250°F). Since less water or liquid has to be heated, the food reaches its cooking temperature faster.

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