2006-08-29 22:37:13 · 9 answers · asked by gini 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I think that the above info is not correct. It is more difficult to BOIL an egg at high altitudes because water will boil at a lower temperature, thus it takes a lot longer. I think that the speed of frying would be about the same--maybe even faster, and you might need to use a lower heat on the stove.
Can anyone with actual experience help us out here?
2006-08-29 22:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by NotEasilyFooled 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Altitude effects the pressure from gravity. By moving up a mountain, or otherwise increasing your altitude, you are slowly relieving that pressure, and the air becomes thinner. This reduces the heat required to boil water.
However, in the process, this means food actually cooks at a lower temperature. Therefore, it takes longer to cook the food.
There are a lot of details regarding this on the internet. The following site may prove useful.
http://homecooking.about.com/od/altitude/
2006-08-30 05:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by xithor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agree that it's more difficult to boil.. But frying i'm not sure but i guess the pressure won't have any effects
2006-08-30 06:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by orang penasaran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true for boiling but I don think so for frying.
2006-09-02 02:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by dwarf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hermits tend to steal the oil.
2006-08-30 05:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its due to change in atmospheric pressure.
its lesser on heights so it takes more time to cook food up on the hills
2006-08-30 05:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the static pressure...
2006-08-30 05:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know i haven't tried it i'll try next weekend
2006-08-30 05:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried a volcano.
2006-08-30 05:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋