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Water is used in car radiators as coolan...

Water is used in car radiators as coolant because

A

of its lower density

B

it is easily available

C

it is cheap

D

it has high specific heat

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The correct Answer is:
D
Due to large specific heat of water, it releases large heat with very small temperature change.
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