Specific Latent Heat (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Specific Latent Heat
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Define specific latent heat

Energy needed to change state of 1 kg of substance with no temp change

Specific latent heat is defined per what mass?

1 kg

Does temperature change during a state change?

No

Condition before substance can change state

Must be at the right temperature first

Specific latent heat of fusion is for...

Melting or freezing

Specific latent heat of vaporisation is for...

Boiling or condensing

Formula for energy in state change

E=mLE = mL

What does EE represent in E=mLE = mL

Energy for a change of state

Unit of EE in E=mLE = mL

Joules (J)

What does mm represent in E=mLE = mL

Mass

Unit of mm in E=mLE = mL

Kilograms (kg)

What does LL represent in E=mLE = mL

Specific latent heat

Unit of LL in E=mLE = mL

Joules per kilogram (J/kg)

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