Question on: WAEC Physics - 2010

A solid of mass 0.5kg initially at 50oC melts at 60oC. Calculate the quantity of heat required to melt it completely. [specific heat capacity of the solid =2.0KJ kg-1K-1][Specific latent heat of fusion of solid =1.0 KJ kg-1]

A
1500J
B
10000J
C
10500J
D
15000J
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Correct Option: C

Q = ML + C(\theta)

= 0.5 x 1000 + 0.5 x 2000 x 10

= 10500

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