Latent Heat
Q = m·L
What it says
Total heat absorbed or released by a mass undergoing a phase change at constant temperature.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Q | Heat absorbed or released (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
m | Mass of substance (kg) | M |
L | Specific latent heat (J/kg) | L^2 T^-2 |
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