3.4.1 - Latent Heat of Fusion
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What is latent heat of fusion?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of ice turning into water.
What is the formula for calculating latent heat of fusion?
💡 Hint: Remember what each symbol represents.
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What is the definition of latent heat of fusion?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of latent heat.
True or False: The temperature of ice rises as it melts.
💡 Hint: Consider the heating process of solid to liquid.
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Assess the energy absorption in a scenario where a glacier melts completely due to rising temperatures. Assuming a glacier mass of 1,000,000 kg and a latent heat of fusion of 334,000 J/kg, calculate the heat absorbed.
💡 Hint: Follow the same formula we learned for smaller masses.
Investigate the role of latent heat in the process of making ice cream using an ice and salt mixture while understanding the heat dynamics involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on the changes that occur during the mixing process.
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