Class 11Physics10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and CalorimetryHeat Capacity, Specific Heat and Molar Specific Heat
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- AWater is cheap and easily available.
- BWater has a very high specific heat capacity.
- CWater is a good conductor of heat.
- DWater does not leak easily from rubber bags.
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