Water is normally used as a coolant in the heat exchange equipments mainly because of its___________________?

Correct answer: A. Abundance & high heat capacity

  • A. Abundance & high heat capacity
  • B. Low density
  • C. Low viscosity
  • D. High fluidity

Explanation

Water is widely used because it is inexpensive and abundant and has a high specific heat, allowing it to remove substantial heat with a modest flow rate. Low density or high fluidity is not the main reason.

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