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A 90W immersion heater is used to supply energy for 5 minutes. The energy supplied is ...

A 90W immersion heater is used to supply energy for 5 minutes. The energy supplied is used to completely melt 160g of a solid at its melting point. Calculate the specific latent heat of the solid.
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  • A 2.81jg-1
  • B 6.25Jg-1
  • C 8.89Jg-1
  • D 168.75Jg-1
  • E 5333.33Jg-1
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
pt = ml 80
90 x 5 x 60 = 160 x L
L = \(\frac{27000}{160}\)
= 168.75Jg-1
= 168.75

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