Question

Water is used as a coolant in motor car radiators. Explain the statement.

Answer 1

1. Water has the highest specific heat capacity compared to others.
2. The high specific heat capacity of water means it takes more quantity of heat for rising one-degree temperature.
3. So as coolant water remains cool the radiator for a long time.
4. Hence, the water is used as a coolant in the motor car radiator.