Cooking utensils are made of metals but their handles are made of wood or plastic. Why? [2 MARKS]

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Reason for Metal : 1 Mark
Reason for wood : 1 Mark

The metal forms the surface of the utemsils since it can effectively conduct the heat to the required substances. On the other hand the handles are made of plastic or wood since these substances are insulators, thus enabling safe usage of the utensil.

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