Brain teaser on inception pressure cookers

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The discussion centers on the hypothetical scenario of placing a smaller pressure cooker inside a larger one, both rated for the same temperature and pressure. Participants concluded that the inner pressure cooker would not reach double the psi due to the principles of pressure and temperature equilibrium. Instead, both cookers would stabilize at the same pressure, preventing any risk of explosion. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding pressure dynamics in sealed environments.

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Ok, so my room mate and I were talking and came up with this question.
What would happen if you placed a smaller pressure cooker inside of a larger one?
Both are rated for the same temp and pressure.
Would the one inside reach double the psi?
Would it blow up?
 
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Why would it? It's at the same temperature as the outer one and will therefore be at the same pressure.
 
So it should just double the pressure inside the smaller one?
 

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