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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Latent Heat MCQ

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Latent HeatEasyQuestion 30843

Question

Latent heat of fusion is heat absorbed:
  1. A
    To raise temperature by 1°C
  2. B
    During change of state without temperature change
    Correct
  3. C
    To evaporate a liquid
  4. D
    During cooling

Correct answer

During change of state without temperature change

Explanation

Latent heat causes a phase transition at constant temperature (melting/freezing/evaporation).

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