Question
Physics Question on thermal properties of matter
Cooking food is difficult on hills. The boiling point decreases with increase in pressure.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false
Explanation
Solution
At hills, the atmospheric pressure is lower, reducing the boiling point of water as compared to that at sea level.