Post-UTME Physics 2007 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements is correct about latent heat? It
- A. causes temperature rise
- B. causes temperature fall
- C. breaks down intermolecular forcesCorrect
- D. causes molecules to vibrate more violently
Explanation
Latent heat is the energy used to break down (or form) intermolecular bonds during a phase change, without changing temperature.
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