Class 11Physics10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and CalorimetryHeat Capacity, Specific Heat and Molar Specific Heat
EasyWhy is water used as a coolant in automobile radiators?
(N/A) Water is used as a coolant in automobile radiators primarily due to its exceptionally high specific heat capacity $(c = 4186 \ J/kg \cdot K)$.
Because of this high value,water can absorb a large amount of heat energy with a relatively small rise in its temperature.
Additionally,water is easily available,inexpensive,and has a high thermal conductivity,which allows it to efficiently transfer heat away from the engine block to the radiator fins where it is dissipated into the atmosphere.
Because of this high value,water can absorb a large amount of heat energy with a relatively small rise in its temperature.
Additionally,water is easily available,inexpensive,and has a high thermal conductivity,which allows it to efficiently transfer heat away from the engine block to the radiator fins where it is dissipated into the atmosphere.
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