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Are Induction Cooktops Better than Gas or Electric?

July 22, 2026·12 min
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Instead of putting a pan on a source of heat (like a gas burner or electric element), an induction cooktop creates heat in the pan itself thanks to the principles of electromagnetism and resistance. Learn how it works -- plus the pros and cons of the technology -- in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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