Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

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

A They make the pan lighter.
B They are good conductors of heat.
C They are poor conductors of heat.
D They are stronger than metal.
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Step 1: Frying pans get very hot on the stove. Step 2: To hold the pan safely, the handle must not let heat pass through easily. Step 3: Plastic and wood are poor conductors (insulators) of heat.

Correct answer: They are poor conductors of heat.

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