Out of the following substances, one ton of ______________ will store the maximum heat for a rise of 30°C in temperature ?

Correct answer: C. Water

  • A. Steel
  • B. Lignite
  • C. Water
  • D. Lime stone

Explanation

Heat stored for the same mass and temperature rise is mC_pΔT, so the material with the greatest specific heat stores the most heat. Water has a much higher specific heat than steel, lignite, or limestone.

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