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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q231 Mark

Which statement about the melting of ice and the boiling of water is correct?

ABoth processes are accompanied by a decrease in volume.
BBoth processes involve energy transfer and a temperature change.
CBoth processes involve the absorption of latent heat.
DBoth processes result in the increase of intermolecular forces.

✓ Correct answer

C: Both processes involve the absorption of latent heat.

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 23.

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