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Question
What will absorb heat?
Wooden spoon
Options
Will absorb heat
Will not absorb heat
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Solution
Will not absorb heat
Explanation:
Wood is a poor conductor of heat. It absorbs heat very slowly and does not transmit it at all, so wooden spoons protect your hands from burning even when placed in hot pots.
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