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It takes 2.97[kJ] of heat to turn a 450-[g] of block of an unknown substance to...

It takes 2.97[kJ] of heat to turn a 450-[g] of block of an unknown substance to liquid of the same mass, at the same temperature. What is the latent heat of fusion (in [J/kg] ) of the substance? Round off your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Phase change process

Heat supplied is absorbed by the material to change the phase from solid to liquid state.

Q(supplied) = mass(m) x Latent heat of fusion(L)

Mass(m) = 0.45 kg

Q(supplied) = 2970 joule

2970 = 0.45 x L

L = 6600 J/kg

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