The air around a pool and the water in the pool receive equal amounts of energy from the sun. Why does the air experience a greater increase in temperature than does the water?
A
The specific heat of water is less than that of air.
B
The specific heat of water is greater than that of air.
C
The latent heat of water is less than that of air.
D
The latent heat of water is greater than that of air.
1 answer
B. The specific heat of water is greater than that of air.