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Question
Define the term 'latent heat of fusion' of a solid. How much is the latent heat of fusion of ice ?
Solution
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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