Specific Heat Capacity of Ice = 2,000 J/kg-°C      Latent

question 35

Multiple Choice

specific heat capacity of ice = 2,000 J/kg-°C      latent heat of fusion of water = 334,000 J/kg
     specific heat capacity of water = 4,000 J/kg-°C
The 1 kg block of ice melts into water. The amount of heat absorbed by the ice as it melts is

• A) 2,000 J.
• B) 4,000 J.
• C) 20,000 J.
• D) 40,000 J.
• E) 334,000 J.

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