The temperature of the oil increased more than the temperature of the water because vegetable oil has a lower heat capacity than water.
- Heat capacity is the ratio of heat absorbed to temperature change by a material.
- Typically, it is stated in terms of calories per degree. Oil can hold more heat than water.
- Compared to water, oil can be heated to high temperatures more quickly with a significantly lower energy input because it has a lower heat capacity than water..
- Oil transfers heat to food more gradually to a fixed temperature than water does.
- Oil can be heated to a higher temperature than water when it is in a liquid state.
Hence, the correct option is D.
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