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That typically refers to the heat that a body absorbs, or gives off, when it changes its state of matter, such as when ice (at 0°C) melts, becoming water (also at 0°C). The energy required to melt the ice - and returned when the water freezes - is a type of potential energy.

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Q: What do you understand by the term latent heat?
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What is the correct term for the hidden heat found in water vapor molecules?

Latent Heat


Can latent heat be zero?

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