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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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Question 35

A chef is cooking with a saucepan on a stove. The handle of the saucepan must stay cool so the chef can safely hold it without burning their hand.

Which row in the table correctly identifies the material the handle should be made from and the explanation?

	Material of handle	Explanation
A	copper	it is a good conductor of heat
B	plastic	it is a good conductor of heat
C	copper	it is a poor conductor of heat
D	plastic	it is a poor conductor of heat

Row A

Row B

Row C

Row D

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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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