Why might a pressing comb have a wooden handle?

• A. Because wood does not absorb heat.
• B. Because it conducts heat better.
• C. Because metal is too heavy.
• D. Because it looks nice.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is heat transfer and hand safety. A wooden handle on a pressing comb helps keep your hand cool because wood is a poor conductor of heat and acts as an insulator. The hot metal part of the comb can reach high temperatures, and if the handle conducted heat well, your hand would burn or become uncomfortable. Using wood minimizes heat transfer, making the tool safer and easier to use. The other options don’t address safety from heat: conducting heat better would actually make the handle hotter, weight isn’t the primary concern for a safe grip, and looks are irrelevant to preventing burns.