Q. Water is used to cool the radiators of engines in cars because
A) Of its low boiling point
B) Of its high specific heat
C) Of its low density
D) Of its easy availability
Explanation
(b) We know that heat lost $= mc\theta$
For a given quantity of heat, we must need a minimum mass of water for cooling the radiators due to a high value of specific heat
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.