Why are MOST oven mitts made out of cloth?

Question

A
Cloth is an insulator because it reduces the rate of heat transfer.

B
Cloth is a conductor because it blocks the heat.

C
Cloth is a conductor because it increases the rate of heat transfer.

D
Cloth is an insulator because it cools a pan down.

Answer 1

A
Most oven mitts are made out of cloth because cloth is an insulator. It reduces the rate of heat transfer, helping to protect the hands from getting burned when handling hot objects such as pans from the oven.