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प्रश्न
Conversion of solid state to liquid state is called fusion; what is meant by latent heat of fusion?
उत्तर
Latent heat of fusion is the amount of heat required to change 1 kg solid into liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point.
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| Time (in minute) | Temperature (in °C) |
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 3.8 |
| 7 | 7.6 |
| 8 | 11.4 |
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