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Why water is used as a coolant in car radiators?


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

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