Does water absorb more energy than sand?

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In the sense that it takes more heat energy to heat a given mass of water by one degree in temperature than the same mass of sand, yes.

2006-10-24 14:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, the specific heat of water is 1 and the sp.h of sand is about 0.6 That is why electric heat storage radiators use water.

2006-10-24 15:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

MORE CONNECTED OR INTACT THAT SAND.ELECTRICITY IS WELL CONDUCTED IN WATER THAN IN SAND.

2006-10-24 18:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by aqruipnos888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋