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Standard IX
Physics
Latent Heat
What does the...
Question
What does the statement “The value of latent heat of fusion of ice is
3
.
35
x
105
J
/
Kg
” refer to?
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Solution
Latent heat is defined as the heat or energy that is absorbed or released during a phase change of a substance.
The latent heat of fusion of ice is
3
.
34
×
105
J
/
Kg
which means that
3
.
34
×
105
J
heat is required to change
1
kg
ice into the water at its melting point at the same temperature.
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(a) Define the term 'latent heat of fusion' of a solid. How much is the latent heat of fusion of ice?
(b) Draw a labelled diagram of the experimental set-up to study the latent heat of fusion of ice.