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A liquid X has specific heat capacity higher than the liquid Y. Which liquid is useful as (i) coolant in car radiators and, (ii) heat reservoir to keep juice bottles without freezing?
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(i) Coolant in car radiators — Liquid X is used as a coolant in car radiators because liquid X has specific heat capacity higher than the liquid Y, hence it will absorb more heat energy without much change in temperature.
(ii) Heat reservoir to keep juice bottles without freezing — The liquid needs to give out large amount of heat before reaching freezing temperatures and as liquid X has specific heat capacity higher than the liquid Y, hence liquid X will be used.
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