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A pressure cooker reduces cooking time b...

A pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

A

increase in the boiling point of water

B

high specific heat of water

C

decrease in the boiling point of water

D

high latent heat of vaporisation

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The correct Answer is:
A

Cooking in a pressure cooker takes less time because in pressure cooker as pressure increases boiling point increases and food is cooked softer in less time.
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