Class 11Physics10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and CalorimetryHeat Capacity, Specific Heat and Molar Specific Heat
DifficultWhy is the wind coming from the sea cool at the shores?
- AWater has a lower specific heat capacity than land.
- BWater has a higher specific heat capacity than land.
- CThe sea is always at a lower temperature than the land.
- DThe sea is always at a higher temperature than the land.
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