Combined Science GCSE
Change of state and latent heat
What Change of state and latent heat means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Change of state and latent heat
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At boiling point, further energy transfer causes a change of state from liquid to gas without a change in temperature; this energy is the latent heat of vaporisation.
Topics that use Change of state and latent heat
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Closed systems
- Conservation of energy
- Dissipation and air resistance
- Electrical work and heating
- Energy conservation and dissipation
- Energy stores and pathways
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