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Question
What will absorb heat?
Plastic plate
Options
Will absorb heat
Will not absorb heat
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Solution
Will not absorb heat
Explanation:
Plastic is a poor heat conductor, so it absorbs very little heat and does not heat up quickly. In contrast, materials such as metal absorb and dissipate heat quickly. This is why plastic plates do not heat up much, even when hot food is placed on them.
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