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Why is water used as a coolant in motor vehicles and machines?
Why is water used as a coolant in motor vehicles and machines?
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The specific heat of water is a maximum of 1 Cal/kg0C. This means that a large amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of water by a small value. Due to this reason, water is used as a coolant in motor vehicles and machines so that water can absorb a large amount of heat.
The specific heat of water is a maximum of 1 Cal/kg0C. This means that a large amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of water by a small value. Due to this reason, water is used as a coolant in motor vehicles and machines so that water can absorb a large amount of heat.
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