Question

Specific heat capacity of substance A is 3.8Jg^-1K^-1] whereas the Specific heat capacity of substance B is 0.4Jg^-1K^-1. 

(i) Which of the two is a good conductor of heat? 

(ii) How is one led to the above conclusion? 

(iii) If substances A and B are liquids then which one would be more useful in car radiators?

Answer 1

(i) Substance B is a good conductor of heat.