A pressure cooker cooks food faster by
- A. increasing the boiling point of water ✓
- B. decreasing the boiling point of water
- C. increasing the melting point of water
- D. decreasing the melting point of water
Correct Answer: A. increasing the boiling point of water
Explanation
The increased pressure inside a sealed pressure cooker raises the boiling point of water above 100^{\circ}\text{C}, allowing food to cook faster at a higher temperature.
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