Question

The thermal capacity will _______ if we make the base of the cooking pan thick.

• A. increase
• B. decrease
• C. remains unchanged
• D. first increase and then decrease

Answer 1

The correct option is A

increase

By making the base of the cooking pan thick, its mass increases and hence, it can hold more heat for the same temperature difference. Hence, its thermal capacity increase 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.