Physics · Thermodynamics
The latent heat of fusion is defined as:
- 1The amount of heat required to heat a unit mass of the substance.
- 2The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass through 1°C.
- 3The amount of heat required to convert a unit mass of a substance from solid to liquid phase at its melting point without a change in temperature.✓
- 4The total thermal energy contained within a unit mass of a liquid substance.
Correct answer
The amount of heat required to convert a unit mass of a substance from solid to liquid phase at its melting point without a change in temperature.
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