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module 15 - practice exam
chapter 6 practice pht exam
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food cools quickly when:
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a) left to stabilize at room temperatures for at least 3 hours
b) placed in shallow pans and refrigerated
c) stirred frequently in an ice water bath
d) b) and c) only
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Explanation:

Option B (shallow pans + refrigeration) increases surface area for heat transfer, speeding cooling. Option C (stirring in ice water) enhances heat exchange via convection. Both actions accelerate cooling, so D is correct. Option A does not speed cooling.

Answer:

D) b) and c) only