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Question
If substances A and B are liquids then which one would be more useful in car radiators?
Given: Specific heat capacity’A’ 3.8 J/g /K. Specific heat capacity ‘B’ 0.4 J/g /K.
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Solution
‘A’ which has more specific heat will be preferable for car radiators as it will act as coolant.
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