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Why are the bottoms of cooking utensils blackened?
ATo stop the metal from expanding
BTo absorb maximum heat from fire
CTo make the utensils lighter
DTo reflect most heat away
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To absorb maximum heat from fire
A black surface is a good absorber, so more heat from the flame reaches the food.
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