Consider the process of heat conduction in a metal rod. If one end of the rod is heated, the heat travels through the rod to the other end. This phenomenon occurs due to the movement of free electrons within the metal. Given this scenario, why does a wooden handle on a metal pan not become as hot as the metal portion?
1
Wood lacks free electrons which facilitate rapid heat transfer.
2
Wood conducts heat faster than metal, dissipating it quickly.
3
Wood absorbs all the heat, preventing it from reaching the surface
4
Wood reflects heat back into the metal, maintaining its temperature.