Which statement best describes heat conduction in copper, aluminum, and cast iron cookware?

• A. All three conduct heat at the same rate.
• B. Cast iron conducts heat faster than copper and aluminum by a large margin.
• C. Copper and aluminum have high thermal conductivity and heat quickly; cast iron heats slowly but retains heat well and distributes heat unevenly if not preheated.
• D. Copper conducts heat slowly; aluminum retains heat; cast iron conducts heat evenly.

Answer: (C)