Unit 6: Transformation by Steam MYP GRADE 9

Physics
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STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Developments in our understanding of basic science, e.g. of changes of state, have led to technological breakthroughs
that have resulted in major changes in society.
Key concept: Systems
Related Concept: Energy, development, transformation
Global Context: Orientation in time and space – an exploration into how the invention of the steam engine contributed to
the Industrial Revolution.

Task 1: What does the word “latent” mean?

Task 2: Watch the video. What is Latent Heat?

Task 3: What is the Formula for Latent Heat? Units?

Formula: Units:

Task 4:Watch the video. What are the types of Latent Heat?
1st type of Latent Heat 2nd type of Latent Heat

Notes: Notes:

Task 5:
Solve the following questions

Q1: If 2kg of ice is melted at 0°C, what is the energy required?

Q2: A student used 50,000 J of energy to boil 0.020kg of water at 100°C, verify that the specific
latent heat of vaporisation calculated is 2,500,000 J/ kg.