ICSE Class 10 Physics 2017 Solved Paper

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Question : 7
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Why is the base of a cooking pan generally made thick?
Solution:  
By making the base of the cooking pan thick, its heat capacity becomes large due to which it gets heated slowly and it imparts sufficient heat energy at a slow rate to the food for its proper cooking. Further it keeps the food warm for a long time, after cooking.
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