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What is the latent heat of fusion of a solid? How much is the latent heat of fusion of ice in SI units?


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  • The latent heat of fusion of a solid is the quantity of heat in joules required to convert 1 kg of the solid into liquid, at its melting point, without any change in temperature.
  • The latent heat of fusion of ice is 3.34 × 105 J/kg

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