Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why is the base of a frying pan made of metal while the handle is made of wood or plastic?

A Wood is a good conductor of heat.
B Metal allows heat to reach the food quickly.
C Plastic expands more than metal when heated.
D Metal is a poor conductor of heat.
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Step 1: Frying requires heat to move from the stove to the food. Step 2: Metals are good conductors of heat. Step 3: Handles need to stay cool for safety, so poor conductors (insulators) like wood are used.

Correct answer: Metal allows heat to reach the food quickly.

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