BIGF Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 22 of 30
What is latent heat of vaporization?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Quality of heat to change the state of a substance from liquid to vapour without change of temperature
Latent heat of vaporization is the amount of heat energy required to transform a unit mass of liquid into vapor at its boiling point without any change in temperature.
All Options
A
permitting the outward passage of gas
B
sufficiently free from chemical
C
sufficiently free from hydrocarbon gases
D
Quality of heat to change the state of a substance from liquid to vapour without change of temperature
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Latent heat of vaporization is the amount of heat energy required to transform a unit mass of liquid into vapor at its boiling point without any change in temperature.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Basic Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (BIGF).
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