Question

While camping in a tent on a cold night, which would keep you warmer for a longer period of time. a 10 kg

bag of hot iron pellets or a 10 kg bag of hot water at the same temperature? Explain. PLEASE ANSWER

Answer 1

a 10 kg bag of hot water at the same temperature

Step-by-step explanation:

A 10kg bag of hot water at the same temperature will retain heat much better and keep the tent warmer at night compared to the iron pellet.

• Water has a very large specific heat capacity.
• The specific heat capacity of water allows for it to retain heat better.
• It takes a larger amount of heat to warm water compared to iron which is a better conductor.
• In like manner, it takes more time for water to lose that amount of heat it has gained by the heating process.
• This is why it is a better choice to keep the room warm