Question

Water has a high heat capacity. What does this term mean? a) Water is relatively resistant to an increase in temperature. b) Water heats up or cools down readily c) Water provides a useful source of stored kilocalories. d) Water provides excellent insulation for the body.

Answer 1

Answer:a) Water is relatively resistant to an increase in temperature

Explanation:

Water has relatively high heat capacity i.e. it requires high amount of heat to raise a little increase in temperature.

Heat capacity is defined as ability of molecule to absorb heat . Mathematically heat capacity is defined as

$C=\frac{Q}{\Delta T}$

where $C=heat\ capacity$

$Q=heat\ interaction$

$\Delta T=change\ in\ Temperature$