0.5kg of water at 10oC is completely converted to ice by extracting 188000J of heat from it. If the specific heat capacity of water is 4200J kg-1C-1, calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of ice.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Q = mcΔθ = (0.5 x 4200 x 10) + 0.5L
L = 334000
Q = mcΔθ = (0.5 x 4200 x 10) + 0.5L
L = 334000