Question

What happens if you use a normal pan on an induction hob?

Answer 1

An induction cooktop uses magnetic energy to heat cookware. The heating elements in induction cooktops are not electric coils or burners, but powerful electromagnets. When an element is switched on, the corresponding electromagnet generates a magnetic field. When a magnetic utensil is kept on top of the cooking surface, the magnetic field from underneath induces an electric current through it. Iron forms a large percentage of the composition of ferromagnetic utensils. Iron is a poor conductor of electricity, and therefore resists the flow of current. The ferromagnetic utensil generates a resistance to the current, resulting in the production of thermal energy