The specific heat capacity of water is exceptionally high. This property is primarily responsible for:
A. Water expanding upon freezing.
B. Water having high surface tension.
C. Water being a good conductor of electricity.
D. The formation of sea breezes and land breezes.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Water has a specific heat capacity of 4184 J/kg·K, which is very high. This means it heats up and cools down much more slowly than land. During the day, land heats faster than the sea, causing air above it to rise and cool air from the sea to rush in (sea breeze). The reverse happens at night (land breeze).
Explanation:
In Simple Harmonic Motion (like a swinging pendulum), velocity is maximum when the particle passes through its equilibrium or mean position. Since Kinetic Energy = ½mv², KE is maximum at the mean position. At the extreme positions, the velocity is briefly zero, meaning kinetic energy is zero and potential energy is maximum.
Explanation:
Rules: leading zeros not significant; trailing zero after decimal is significant. Digits 4,0,5,0 are significant ⇒ 4 sig figs. Memory tip: 'Start at first non-zero; include trailing zeros after decimal'. Measurement precision concept frequently tested in competitive exams.
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