During a vigorous workout, a marathon runner's body temperature is regulated by sweating. Which property of water is responsible for this effective cooling?
Q1. During a vigorous workout, a marathon runner's body temperature is regulated by sweating. Which property of water is responsible for this effective cooling?
Answer: High heat of vaporization
Explanation: High heat of vaporization allows significant heat loss with minimal water loss. Specific heat is tempting but refers to temperature stability.