Why the sand is much hotter compared to water in the beach if they are exposed with the same source which is the sun? A. The water has higher specific heat compared to the sa B. The sand has higher specific heat compared to the wat C. The sand is directly exposed to sun compared to the wat D. The water is directly exposed to sun compared to the sa ndererndthe sand

Why the sand is much hotter compared to water in the beach if they are exposed with the same source which is the sun? A. The water has higher specific heat compared to the sa B. The sand has higher specific heat compared to the wat C. The sand is directly exposed to sun compared to the wat D. The water is directly exposed to sun compared to the sa ndererndthe sand

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter5: Temperature And Heat

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P: . On a winter day, the air temperature is — 15°C, and the humidity is 0,001 kg/m3. (a) What is the...

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