Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Why is metal used to make cooking pots instead of wood?

A Metal is more flexible than wood.
B Metal is lighter than wood.
C Metal is a better conductor of heat than wood.
D Metal is cheaper than wood.
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Step 1: Cooking requires heat to transfer from the stove to the food. Step [2-9]: Materials that allow heat to pass through quickly are good conductors. Step [2-9]: Metals are good conductors of heat.

Correct answer: Metal is a better conductor of heat than wood.

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