Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why are the handles of kettles often made of plastic or wood?

A They are stronger than metal.
B They make the kettle lighter.
C They are good conductors of heat.
D They are poor conductors of heat.
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Step 1: A kettle gets very hot when boiling water. Step 2: To prevent burning the user, the handle must not transfer heat easily. Step 3: Plastic and wood are poor conductors (insulators) of heat.

Correct answer: They are poor conductors of heat.

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