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(a) Conversion of solid of vapour is cal...

(a) Conversion of solid of vapour is called sublimation . Name the term used to denote the conversion of vapour to solid.
(b) Conversion of solid state to liquid is called fusion, what is meant by latent heat of fusion?

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(a) It is also called sublimation.
(b) The amount of heat energy required to change 1 kg of a solid into liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point is known as the latent heat of fusion.
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