Specific Heat Capacity and Temperature Variations Quiz

The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J/kg K, while that of dry soil is about 810 J/kg K. As a result, the temperature of soil would increase five times more than the same mass of water by the same amount of heat.

Water's large specific heat capacity results in smaller temperature variations from summer to winter near the sea, as water is able to store and carry thermal energy more effectively than land.

Water is used to carry away unwanted thermal energy produced by the engine, preventing overheating. It absorbs the engine's heat and dissipates it through the radiator, maintaining the engine's temperature.

<p>Hot water is used to carry thermal energy through pipes from the boiler to radiators fixed inside the house, providing heat to the indoor environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water's high specific heat capacity makes it effective in storing and carrying thermal energy, making it useful in various applications such as the cooling systems of automobiles and central heating systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers