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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q191 Mark

How is specific latent heat defined?

Athe heat absorbed or emitted by unit mass during a change of a state without a temperature change
Bthe heat absorbed or emitted by unit mass during unit temperature change
Cthe heat absorbed or emitted during a change of a state without a temperature change
Dthe heat absorbed or emitted during unit temperature change

✓ Correct answer

A: the heat absorbed or emitted by unit mass during a change of a state without a temperature change

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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