Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why are the handles of frying pans usually made of plastic or wood?

A They are good conductors of heat.
B They are poor conductors of heat.
C They make the pan lighter.
D They allow heat to flow faster to our hands.
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Step 1: The pan body must be a good conductor (metal) to cook food. Step 2: The handle must be safe to touch. Step 3: Poor conductors (insulators) slow down the flow of heat to the hand.

Correct answer: They are poor conductors of heat.

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