Latent Heat
Heat during phase transitions
Latent heat is the energy that is released or required during phase transitions of water.
Condensation: Heat released (+2500 kJ/kg) Evaporation: Heat required
Significance: Energy source for thunderstorms
Heat during phase transitions
Latent heat is the energy that is released or required during phase transitions of water.
Condensation: Heat released (+2500 kJ/kg) Evaporation: Heat required
Significance: Energy source for thunderstorms