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A person living in shimla observd that cooking without using pressure cooker takes more time. The reason for this observation is that at high altitude

A

pressure increases

B

temperature decreases

C

pressure decreases

D

temperature increases

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The correct Answer is:
C
At high altitude, prssure gets lowered. As a result boiling occurs at a lower temperature. This means that cooking of food takes more time.
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  • A person living in Shimla observed that cooking food without using presssure cooker takes more time. The reason for this observation is that at high altitude :

    A
    pressure increases
    B
    temperature decreases
    C
    pressure decreases
    D
    temperature increases

  • A pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

    A
    Heat is more evenly distributed
    B
    Boiling point of water inside the cooker is increased
    C
    The high pressure tenderizes the food
    D
    All of these

  • Pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

    A
    the heat is more evenly distributed
    B
    the higher pressure tenderizes the food
    C
    the boiling point of water inside is elevated
    D
    a larger flame is used

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