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Why can water be used in the cooling system of a car? A. it always heats the car in the winter B. it helps fluctuate temperatures in different climates C. it resists fast temperature changes in the cars engine D. it helps produce fewer carbon dioxide emissions

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The answer is C. It resists fast temperature change
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Answer:

The correct answer is option C, it resists fast temperature changes in the cars engine

Step-by-step explanation:

The specific heat capacity of water is extremely high thus a large amount of heat is required to raise the temperature of water by one degree celcius. When the car radiator gets extremely heated , water absorbs this heat without itself getting heated. Also being easily available , it is the cheapest and most preferred coolant .

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