Combined Science GCSE
Temperature during a change of state
What Temperature during a change of state means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Temperature during a change of state
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It stays constant because energy is used to overcome forces between particles rather than increase their kinetic energy.
Topics that use Temperature during a change of state
- Changes of state and specific latent heat (AQA GCSE)
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