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Water is used as a collent because a) it has lower density b) it has low specific heat. c) it has high specific heat. d) It is early available.

A

it has lower density

B

it has low specific heat.

C

it has high specific heat.

D

It is earily available.

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Owing to its high specific heat, water is used as a coolant in automobile radiators as well as a heater in hot water begs.
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