It's going to vary with the construction of the oven. More metal => more thermal mass => slower temperature change. read more
These objects act as thermal mass, and account for the vast majority of the heat in the oven. The air, by comparison, is much less dense, accounting for a small percentage (my guess is <10%) of the heat in the oven. read more
Heat is also absorbed by the metal liner, racks, cookware, baking stones, and food. These objects act as thermal mass, and account for the vast majority of the heat in the oven. The air, by comparison, is much less dense, accounting for a small percentage (my guess is less than 10%) of the heat in the oven. read more