Water is normally used as a coolant in the heat exchange equipments mainly because of its___________________?
Correct answer: B. Abundance & high heat capacity
- A. Low density
- B. Abundance & high heat capacity
- 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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