specific latent heat Flashcards
1
Q
what is specific latent heat?
A
Specific latent heat of a substance is the amount of energy needed to change 1kg of it from one state to another without changing its temperature
2
Q
what do flat spots on a heating graph mean?
A
Flat spots mean energy is being transferred by heating but not being used to change the temperature
3
Q
The specific latent for changing between a solid and a liquid is called
A
The specific latent heat of fusion
4
Q
The specific latent heat for changing between a liquid and a gas is called
A
The specific latent heat of vaporisation
5
Q
formula of specific latent heat is
A
energy=mass x specific latent heat
