To act as an effective coolant in a car's radiator, a substance has to have the capacity to absorb a great deal of heat. You have a reference book with tables listing the physical properties of many liquids. In choosing a coolant for your car, which table would you check first?

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Specific heat is the property that indicates how much heat a substance can absorb per unit mass per degree change in temperature, making it crucial for an effective coolant.

To Act as an Effective Coolant in a Car's Radiator