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Because they won't break if you drop them. Availability of materials is another good answer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf teacups were made of metal, the cup would burn you and you'd have to wait longer before drinking your tea. :) Hope i helped!
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∙ 11y agothis is because metal is no capable of having hot drinks in it
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∙ 10y agoA quality tea cup would be made from bone china, however they can be made from earthenware, plastic, metal, glass, pyrex or anything that can hold a hot liquid.
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∙ 12y agoUsually porcelain or china.
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It will cool faster
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Why tumblers used to sip hot are not made of metals?
this is because metal is no capable of having hot drinks in it
If a spoon gets hot quickly when used to stir it is probably made of what?
metal
Why are cups usually not made of metal?
It's because metal is a good conductor of heat. Cups of hot drinks would be too hot to hold if made of metal.
Why are pots made of metal and the handle is made of plastic?
They would get too hot.
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Copper
What ancient Egyptian plant was used to make metal?
wood from the acacia and date palm trees made into charcoal. Charcoal can be made to burn hot enough to smelt metals, including iron, from their ores and to work the finished metal.
Does toaster have metal?
Toasters are made of metal to withstand the heat from the red hot elements that toast the bread.
Do toaster have metal?
Toasters are made of metal to withstand the heat from the red hot elements that toast the bread.
What are the characteristic of asteroids?
they are hot blue and black
Why are taps made of metal?
Taps need not be made with metal.... But most taps are because they don't melt if hot water passes through............
How are hot wheels made?
Hot wheels cars are made of cast metal. Die cast cars are pot mettal aka alloy
Why the metal gets hot after being hit with the hammer?
The metal get hot after being hit with the hammer because the hammer made a pressure on the metal by hitting many time. Let's say if you slap someone several times. He/she will feel hurt and hot.
