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Why water is an excellent substance for use in cooling substances?


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  • The fixed amount of heat absorbed by 1g of water, when heat through 1oC, is called its specific heat capacity.
  • Water because of its high specific heat is commonly used as a coolant in motors, car radiators, and desert coolers.

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