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Which term refers to the energy released or absorbed during a constant-temperature process?
What is the term for the energy required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature or pressure?
Which type of latent heat is associated with the change from solid to liquid?
Who introduced the term 'latent heat' in 1762?
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What is the term for energy transferred as heat, resulting in a temperature change in a body?
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Study Notes
Thermodynamics
- Latent heat refers to the energy released or absorbed during a constant-temperature process.
- The energy required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature or pressure is called latent heat.
- Latent heat of fusion is associated with the change from solid to liquid.
- The term 'latent heat' was introduced by Joseph Black in 1762.
- Sensible heat is the energy transferred as heat, resulting in a temperature change in a body.
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Test your knowledge on latent heat and its role in thermodynamic systems with this quiz. Explore the concepts of energy release and absorption during phase transitions, as well as the hidden energy required to change the state of a substance. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of latent heat.
