Water is used to cool down automobile engines when they get hot. Why is water used as a coolant?
○ A.
Water is a good conductor.
O B.
Water is a good insulator.
○ C.
Water has a low heat capacity.
O D.
○ E.
Water has a high heat capacity.
Water is a good radiator of heat.
Water has a high heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a big change in its temperature or evaporating. This makes it an effective coolant.