Physics GCSE
unit J/kg
What unit J/kg means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of unit J/kg
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The unit of specific latent heat, written as J/kg with no degrees in it.
Topics that use unit J/kg
- Changes of state and specific latent heat (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- change of state
- E = m L
- heating graph sections
- latent heat
- practical error analysis
- specific heat capacity
- Specific latent heat
- fusion and vaporisation
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