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Why is the base of a cooking pan generally made thick? - Physics

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Why is the base of a cooking pan generally made thick?

Why is the base of a cooking pan made thick and heavy?

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By making the base of a cooking pan thick, its thermal capacity becomes large and it imparts sufficient heat energy at a low temperature to the food for proper cooking. Further, it keeps the food warm for a long time after cooking.

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Specific Heat Capacity - Thermal Capacity
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Chapter 11: Calorimetry - EXERCISE-11(A) [Page 270]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Calorimetry
EXERCISE-11(A) | Q 30. | Page 270
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