When a substance changes from one state to another, it absorbs or loses a large amount of heat without any change in temperature. What does this type of energy known as?
A
Latent heat energy
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B
Hidden heat energy
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C
Kinetic energy
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D
Potential energy
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Solution
The correct option is B Latent heat energy The heat energy, required to change the state of unit mass of the substance without any change in its temperature, is called latent heat energy. This heat is hidden from thermometer so it is called "latent heat".