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Awilson837

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on: Jul 29, 2018
If the specific heat of water were lower than it is, ponds in the cold of winter would be
 
  A) more likely to freeze.
  B) less likely to freeze.
  C) neither more nor less likely to freeze.

Question 2

Which of the following normally warms up fastest when heat is applied?
 
  A) water
  B) iron
  C) glass
  D) wood
  E) all of the above


mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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