Why do metal cooking utensils have plastic handles to protect your hands from heat?

Question

Question 14 options:

A)

Metal easily conducts heat, but plastic doesn't.

B)

Metal is an insulator, and the heat doesn't pass through it.

C)

Metal isn't a good conductor, but plastic is.

D)

Metal contains more air pockets than plastic.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) Metal easily conducts heat, but plastic doesn't.

Metal good at conducting heat can become very hot during cooking, while plastic does not conduct heat well, thus protecting your hands from burns.