Question

Which best explains why metal cooking utensils often have plastic coating on their handles?

O Plastic melts less easily and lasts longer than metal.
O Plastic reduces the transfer of thermal energy to hands holding the utensils.
O Plastic molds more easily into shapes like long, thin handles.
O Plastic increases the rate of conduction from the utensil to the food.
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Answer 1

Plastic reduces the transfer of thermal energy to hands holding the utensils

Answer 2

B) Plastic reduces the transfer of thermal energy two hands holding the utensil.

Step-by-step explanation:

plastic is a good insulator which means it's prevent energy, in this case thermal energy, from conducting into the person holding it. Metal is a very good conductor which is why you wouldn't want it to touch your hand while you're cooking.