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Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat — Physics STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10PhysicsSpecific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat3 Marks
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The farmers fill their fields with water in winter. Give reason.
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The farmers fill their fields with water in winter to protect the crops from frost because water due to its high specific heat capacity does not allow the temperature in the surrounding area of plants to fall below 0°C.

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