The fastest type of hob (Slideshow version)
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Here is a graphic summary of the three measurements, a curve for each cooking method.One can see that the induction (blue) is a lot faster than either the gas (green) or electricity (red).
Remarks
There is no doubt, induction is twice as fast as the others.If you think helps to cover pans so that they heat more quickly, read this article: Is it necessary to cover a pan of water while heating?.
And to drink?
We are going to bring 1 litre of water in a pan to the boil, measuring the time it takes on three different kinds of hob: gas, electric and then induction.Comparing the results will show which is the quickest.