Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 14 - Heat - Questions - Page 407: 9

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

The boiling water is at $100^{\circ}C$ whether it is boiling vigorously or slowly, so the pasta cooks at the same rate. However, fast-boiling water agitates the contents of the pan, making it less likely for pasta to stick to the sides of the pan or to itself.
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