Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Exercises and Problems - Page 327: 76

Answer

b) Higher on the line

Work Step by Step

The point at which water boils increases as temperature increases. Thus, the boiling point will be higher up on the line. This makes sense from a practical standpoint, for the whole point of a pressure cooker is to allow water to boil at a higher temperature. This allows the cook to heat the water up more before it begins to evaporate.
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