Water is used in hot water bags because _________.

it is easily obtained

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it is cheaper and is not harmful

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it has high specific heat

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it is easy to heat water

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Solution

The correct option is C it has high specific heat
Water has high specific heat, so it releases more heat energy as compared to other substances. Hence water is used in hot water bags.

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