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What is the latent heat of fusion of ice?
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The latent heat of fusion of ice is the amount of heat energy required to change ice at 0oC into water at the same temperature.
 
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Chapter 5: Heat - Exercise 5.2 i [Page 241]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Heat
Exercise 5.2 i | Q 22 | Page 241

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