Question

Why do most stainless steel pans have copper bottoms?

• A. Copper is a worse conductor of heat than steel.
• B. Copper is a better conductor of heat than steel.
• C. Copper bottom makes the pan more durable.
• D. Copper is cheaper than steel.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Copper is a better conductor of heat than steel.

Good conductors of heat allow heat to pass through them easily. Metals such as copper, iron, and steel are good conductors of heat. However, copper is a better conductor of heat than steel. This makes the pan get hot quickly. Because of this, most stainless steel cooking pans come with copper bottoms.