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Figure 1 shows the apparatus used to determine the specific latent heat of fusion of ice using an electrical immersion heater.

Figure 1: Experimental setup to measure the specific latent heat of fusion of ice

Suggest one safety precaution needed when using this electrical apparatus in close proximity to water and melting ice.

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Heating, specific heat and latent heat Questions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Physics Heating, specific heat and latent heat with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 81 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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Heating, specific heat and latent heat Questions

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