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Why do most frying pans come with a plastic handle but have a metal bottom?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
if it was a plastic bottom, it would melt.
if it was a metal handle, it would burn you.
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∙ 13y ago
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What is the scientific reason for making a frying pan with a plastic handle instead of a metal one?
The reason is to avoid burning your hands when you grab it. Plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
Why are the handles on frying pans not made of metal?
Since metal is a conductor of heat, if you touch a metal handle, it would burn you. Imagine the handle of a frying pan was wood. That wood is a terrible conductor of heat therefore the heat will not go on the wood and you won't get burnt.
Is an frying pan an isulator or an conductor?
It depends on the material. If a frying pan is metal (which it is, usually) then it is definitely a conductor. There are poor conductors:ClothPaperWoodPlasticFoamPacking 'peanuts'Sheets & BlanketsRubberInsulationCeramicAnd Good Conductors:MetalHuman beingsWireOther metal products such as steelIn the long run, yes, a frying pan is definitely a conductor of heat.
Why do screwdriver has a plastic or wooden handle?
It's cheaper and lighter than a metal handle would be.
How does heat travels from the fire too the frying pan?
A metal frying pan handle, covered in a good heat insulating material, means that you don't burn your hand when picking the frying pan off the stove. It also means that you don't have to insulate your hand by using a tea-towel or oven glove.
Would you want a plastic a metal or a metalloid handle for a metal pot?
I would want a plastic or rubber style handle because they don't conduct heat very well, therefore you have less of a chance of burns.
How do you remove an interior door panel on a 2007 sebring?
Remove the 1 screw behing door handle and the 2 on the armrest. Then pull outward on the bottom of the door panel. There are 8 to 10 plastic retainers holding the plastic to the metal.
Why are pots made of metal and the handle is made of plastic?
They would get too hot.
Is the carry handle on an m16 plastic or metal?
Metal - forged T70/74 aluminum, specifically. The only plastic components on the M16 are the buttstock, grip, and handguards.
Description of a bucket?
The definition of a bucket is an open container or deep cylindrical vessel that has a flat bottom, with a handle that is used to hold and carry liquids. A bucket can be made of plastic, metal, or wood.
A round open metal or plastic container with a handle for carrying liquids?
There are several possible items that could fit the characterization as a round open metal or plastic container with a handle for carrying liquids. A bucket and water pitcher are two.
How can I maintain a nonstick frying pan?
One way is not to use metal cookware when cooking with your frying pan. The best kinds to use are the hard plastic kind as these will not scratch up the surface. Another good idea is when you are washing your pan out not to use harsh scrubbers like brillo pads as these will surely scratch the bottom of your pan up.
