College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 14 - Conceptual Questions - Page 531: 11

Answer

At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower so water boils at a lower temperature. Since the food is cooking at a lower temperature, we need to cook it for a longer time.

Work Step by Step

Cooking times can differ according to different altitudes. At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower so water boils at a lower temperature. Since the food is cooking at a lower temperature, we need to cook it for a longer time.
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