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Define heat.
Think about the relationship between temperature and energy.
What is the unit of measurement for heat?
Recall the SI system.
What is heat measured in?
Recall the unit associated with energy.
True or False: Latent heat is the heat required for changing temperature.
Consider melting and boiling as examples.
Calculate the heat required to raise the temperature of 5 kg of oil from 20°C to 80°C if the specific heat of oil is 2.0 J/g°C.
Remember to convert kg to grams.
A certain metal has a latent heat of fusion of 200 kJ/kg. How much heat is required to melt 1.5 kg of this metal?
Use the latent heat formula as a guide.
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