Which is not true regarding the specific heat of water? the specific heat of water explains capillary action. the specific heat of water is 4.18 j / (°c * g). water is useful as an engine coolant because of its high specific heat the specific heat of water is the reason islands have milder climates?

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Rayna

9 November, 01:42

Which is not true regarding the specific heat of water? the specific heat of water explains capillary action. the specific heat of water is 4.18 j / (°c * g). water is useful as an engine coolant because of its high specific heat the specific heat of water is the reason islands have milder climates?

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Duncan Nixon · Answer 1

the specific heat of water explains capillary action.

Explanation:

Specific heat is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 unit of mass by 1 degree rise in temperature. Water has specific heat equal to 4.18 J/°C g. This is high as compared to most of the common substances. Due to high specific heat, it is used as coolant in an engine and islands have milder climates.

Capillary action of water is due to adhesive forces of water with the walls of the tube. Thus, specific heat of water does not explain the capillary action.

Nunez · Answer 2

The answer is A. The specific heat of water explains capillary action I just took the exam and got it correct