Which Cast Iron Skillet Requires More Heat?

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Start date Dec 12, 2004
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When comparing two cast iron skillets of different masses, the skillet with twice the mass requires more heat to reach the same temperature due to its greater mass. According to the formula Q=mcΔT, where Q represents the heat energy, m is the mass, and c is the specific heat capacity, the heat required is directly proportional to mass. Therefore, the larger skillet, having more metal, will absorb more heat energy. This principle highlights the importance of mass in determining heat requirements in cooking. Ultimately, the skillet with greater mass will need more heat to achieve the same temperature as its lighter counterpart.

Dec 12, 2004

krazeekid7

Question is:

You have two cast iron skillets. One is twice the mass of the other. If you raise each to the same temperature which pan requires more heat. Explain.

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Dec 12, 2004

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And what's your best guess ?

Dec 12, 2004

Sirus

Consider that according to
Q=mc\Delta T
where Q is enthalpy change and c is the specific heat capacity of the material,
Q\propto m

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Dec 13, 2004

triden

Well if one pan has twice the mass of the other, that's more metal to heat isn't it? Think about it

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