Explain what is meant by specific latent heat of fusion

Specific latent heat of fusion is the energy (required) to change 1 kg / unit mass of material from the solid state to the liquid state or melt/fuse 

RJ
Answered by Rishi J. Physics tutor

8638 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Describe the energy changes in the 4 stages of a bungee jump - at the top, in freefall, when the cord is stretching and at the bottom


Explain how and why the diffraction pattern of electrons passing through a slit depends on their momentum.


If a star with a radius of 600000km has a surface temperature of 6000K, calculate its luminosity


Why do I keep losing marks on 6 markers?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning