Question

Why are cooking utensils like pans made of metal but fitted with plastic or wooden handles?

Options

• Metals are poor conductors

• Wood and plastic are only decorative

• Both metal and plastic conduct heat well

• Metals conduct heat well; wood/plastic do not

Answer 1

Metals conduct heat well; wood/plastic do not

Explanation:

Metals transfer heat efficiently for cooking, while wood or plastic are poor conductors that keep the handle cool.