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pressure cookers have been around for more than 300 years, and have gained popularity again in recent years (although early models had a nasty habit of exploding). how much force must the latches holding the lid onto a pressure cooker be able to withstand if the circular lid is 25 cm in diameter and the gauge pressure inside is 250 atm? neglect the weight of the lid.

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The latches securing the lid of a pressure cooker require 1.49×10^{2}  N of force.

Why does my pressure cooker keep bursting?

Pressure cookers can blow up for a variety of reasons, including being overfilled, adding oil incorrectly, and having clogged vents. The user is able to avoid each of these. A pressure cooker might potentially explode if some part was damaged or malfunctioned.

How likely is a pressure cooker explosion?

They can sort of erupt, but not quite to the extent you might fear (or hope). Consumer cookers operate at pressures no more than two atmospheres, or that of a can of soda. But even at those quantities, the metal won't usually explode violently, making them potentially dangerous.

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