Effects of Heat

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Effects of Heat: Overview

This topic discusses the three main effects of heat, which are change in temperature of the body, change in size or shape of the body, and change in the state of the body. This concept is explained with the aid of examples and diagrams.

Important Questions on Effects of Heat

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Define the term specific latent heat of vaporization.

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Define the term specific latent heat of fusion.

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Among Evaporation and Condensation, which one is a warming process?

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The amount of heat energy absorbed at constant temperature by unit mass of a solid to convert into liquid phase is called the

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Which is the process in which the water vapour in the air is changed into liquid water?

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_____ is the process in which a gaseous form changes into its liquid form.

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When common salt (or any other soluble substance) disappears in _____ on stirring, the common salt is broken down into extremely small particles which are no longer visible to the eye.

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Of the enlisted processes, state the process taking place in the following activity.
Evaporation, Dissolving, Condensation, freezing. 

Drying of the rainwater from the river when the sun comes out.

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The river Yamuna is quickly drying up due to the process of: