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The following physics responses are provided by a student and, as such, should be considered in that context. While every effort is made for accuracy, absolute correctness cannot be fully guaranteed.
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On a sunny day at the beach, the reason the sand gets so hot and the water stays relatively cool is attributed to the difference in which property between water and sand?
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specific heat

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KillGorack 2023-07-08 20:57:16 Quiz answer is WRONG When sunlight hits the beach, the energy is absorbed by the sand and the water. However, because of the difference in thermal conductivity between the two materials, they respond differently to energy absorption. Thermal conductivity is a measure of how easily a material can transfer heat through it. In other words, it determines how fast heat can move through the material.
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