Why does air heat faster than water?

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2026-10-14 22:35

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Air heats faster than water, because of two reasons:

1.the much lower density. 1 m3 of air weighs around 1,2 kg at 20 degree Celsius, while 1m3 of fresh water weighs around 1000 kg at 20 degree Celsius.

2. The heat capacity for water is around four times more than it is for air.

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