Water is a highly effective coolant for a car engine because _________?

  • A. Water is good conductor of heat
  • B. Water has very high specific heat capacity
  • C. Water boils at a comparatively high temperature
  • D. Evaporation of water produces lot of cooling

Explanation

Water has a high specific heat capacity, so it absorbs a large amount of engine heat while its own temperature rises relatively slowly. This makes it effective for circulating heat away from the engine.

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