Why do most stainless steel pans have copper bottoms?

Copper is a better conductor of heat than steel.

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Copper is a worse conductor of heat than steel.

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Copper bottom makes the pan more durable.

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Copper is cheaper than steel.

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The correct option is A Copper is a better conductor of heat than steel.

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Why is stainless steel cooking pans given a copper outer bottom?

Stainless steel pans are usually provided with copper bottoms. The reason for this could be that

(a) copper bottom makes the pan more durable.

(b) such pans appear colourful.

(d) copper is easier to clean than the stainless steel.

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