Heat
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science
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Latent Heat
- During phase transitions (solid to liquid, liquid to gas), temperature remains constant even when heat is supplied
- Latent heat of fusion: Heat absorbed when solid converts to liquid at constant temperature (melting point)
- Latent heat of vaporization: Heat absorbed when liquid converts to gas at constant temperature (boiling point)
Regelation
- Process where ice melts due to pressure and refreezes when pressure is removed
- Melting point of ice decreases under pressure
- Explains how ice pieces stick together when pressed
Anomalous Behavior of Water
- Water contracts from 0°C to 4°C instead of expanding (anomalous behavior)
- Maximum density of water occurs at 4°C
- Above 4°C, water expands normally with temperature increase
Specific Heat Capacity
- Different materials require different amounts of heat for same temperature change
- Water has highest specific heat capacity (1 cal/g°C or 4200 J/kg°C)
- Metals generally have low specific heat capacities
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