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Why is it different at 5000 feet to boil water?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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The atmospheric pressure is lower. When you are boiling the water, the water's vapour saturation pressure is able to match the atmospheric pressure faster therefore it boils faster and at a lower temperature.

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