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

A.
1500J
B.
10000J
C.
10500J
D.
15000J

Answer: C

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