The amount of energy required to change a kilogram of ice block into water without...

PHYSICS
JAMB 2022

The amount of energy required to change a kilogram of ice block into water without a change in temperature is?

  • A. specific latent heat of fusion of ice
  • B. specific heat capacity of rice
  • C. heat capacity of rice
  • D. specific heat of vaporization of rice

Correct Answer: A. specific latent heat of fusion of ice

Explanation

Specific latent heat of fusion of a substance is the quantity of heat required to convert the unit mass of the substance from the solid to the liquid state without change in temperature.



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