Physics GCSE
constant temperature during melting
What constant temperature during melting means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of constant temperature during melting
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While the substance is changing state the temperature holds constant and the extra energy goes to the potential store instead.
Topics that use constant temperature during melting
- Internal energy (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- change of state
- constant temperature plateau
- heating a system
- heating curves
- internal energy
- kinetic energy of particles
- potential energy of particles
- Specific latent heat
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