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Question
In a pressure cooker, the food is cooked faster because ______.
Options
increased pressure lowers the boiling point
increased pressure raises the boiling point.
decreased pressure raises the boiling point
increased pressure lowers the melting point.
Solution
In a pressure cooker, the food is cooked faster because increased pressure lowers the boiling point
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