Question

Why is the bottom of a cooking vessel coated with copper?

• A. Copper radiates heat quickly.
• B. Copper helps in blocking the heat.
• C. Copper is a good conductor of heat
• D. Copper prevents fire hazards.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Copper is a good conductor of heat

We need to supply heat to the cooking utensil as much as possible. So the bottom of a cooking vessel is coated with copper since copper is a good conductor of heat and transmits maximum heat to the cooking.