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All the heat generated by a current of 2A passing through a resistor of 6Ω for ...

All the heat generated by a current of 2A passing through a resistor of 6Ω for 2.5s is used to evaporate 5 g of a liquid at its boiling point. What is the specific latent heat of the liquid?
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  • A 60 Jg-1
  • B 120 Jg-1
  • C 300 Jg-1
  • D 360 Jg-1
  • E 1500 Jg-1
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Electrical Energy = Heat Energy.
I2Rt = ml
22 x 6 25 = 5 x L.
L = 120 Jg-1.

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