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The amount of heat energy required to change 1 kg of solid into liquid at its melting point is known as_________.

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latent heat of condensation
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latent heat of fusion
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latent heat of vaporisation
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latent heat of sublimation
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Solution

The correct option is B latent heat of fusion
The amount of heat energy required to change 1 kg of solid into liquid at its melting point is known as latent heat of fusion of that particular solid.

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