MCQ
In engines water is used as coolant, because ......
- AIt good conductor of heat energy
- BIt has low density
- ✓It has high specific heat
- DIt's bad conductor of heat energy
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
It has high specific heat
c
(c)
(c)
Because it absorbs and gives off heat readily or it has high specific heat.
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