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explain kinetic energy and latent heat of vapourization

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Energy of motion is called kinetic energy and is the energy possessed by the moving particles.
Latent heat of vaporisation is the energy needed to convert 1 kg of liquid water to its vapour at a given pressure (atmospheric pressure) .

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