Physics GCSE
fusion and vaporisation
What fusion and vaporisation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of fusion and vaporisation
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Fusion is the solid to liquid change and vaporisation is the liquid to vapour change.
Topics that use fusion and vaporisation
- Changes of state and specific latent heat (AQA GCSE)
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