GK QUESTION#2929
What is the heat per unit mass required to change a solid into a liquid at its melting point, without a temperature change, called?
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Answer
A. Latent heat of fusion
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Explanation
The intended answer is latent heat of fusion. Per unit mass, it is the energy needed to melt a substance at its melting temperature without a temperature rise. The option says only “Latent”, so a wording clarification is proposed before publication.