Question

Give one example each where high specific heat capacity of water is used as coolant.

• A. Car engine
• B. To extinguish fire
• C. Ship engine
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

The most common coolant is water. Its high heat capacity and low cost makes it a suitable heat-transfer medium. It is usually used with additives, like corrosion inhibitors and antifreeze.