Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding the pressure cooker is not true?

  1. Steam helps to cook food earlier.

  2. Under high pressure, the boiling point of a liquid decreases.

  3. It leads to the saving in terms of fuel consumption.

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In a pressure cooker, high pressure actually INCREASES the boiling point of water (not decreases it), allowing food to cook at higher temperatures. This is why food cooks faster. The steam and pressure do help cook food earlier, and fuel is saved due to faster cooking.

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