Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why is the handle of a frying pan usually made of plastic or wood instead of metal?

A Plastic and wood are poor conductors of heat.
B Metal would cool down too quickly.
C Metal is too heavy to be used as a handle.
D Plastic and wood are good conductors of heat.
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Step 1: The pan is heated to cook food. Step [2-9]: A handle needs to stay cool for safety. Step [2-9]: Poor conductors (insulators) slow down the transfer of heat from the pan to the hand.

Correct answer: Plastic and wood are poor conductors of heat.

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