NEET Physics Temperature & Heat Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Water has a high specific heat capacity. | Reason (R): Water requires more heat to increase its temperature compared to other substances.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Water's high specific heat capacity means it takes more heat to increase its temperature, which is why it is used as a coolant and heater. This is directly stated in the NCERT context.
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