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The handle of the saucepan would heat up when on the hob. It heats up due to the vibrating particles vibrating more as heat is added . the higher vibrating particles will now rub others whilst vibrating and heat them up so on son - until the particles are all hot and making the handle hot.

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the heat from the base of the pan is conducted by the metal around it all the way up the handle.

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