Question

Which of the following materials is able to absorb large amounts of energy without changing temperature very much? A. air B. concrete C. water D. soil

Answer 1

Answer : The correct option is water.

Explanation :

Water has an ability to absorb large amount of energy without changing temperature very much.

This shows the specific heat of water is high. It is approximately equal to
`4.186\ J/g\ ^0C`.

The specific heat of air is
`1.005\ J/g\ ^0C`.

The specific heat of concrete is
`0.0880\ J/g\ ^0C`.

The specific heat of soil is
`1.480\ J/g\ ^0C`.

So, the correct option is (C) " water ".

Answer 2

Which of the following materials is able to absorb large amounts of energy without changing temperature very much?

Answer: Out of all the options presented above the one that represents the material that is able to absorb large amounts of energy without changing temperature very much is answer choice C) Water.

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