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The heat energy released when water vapour changes to a liquid is called:

A. Latent heat of evaporation

B. Latent heat of fusion

C. Latent heat of fission

D. Latent heat of condensation

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Latent heat of condensation, also called the heat of vaporization, is the amount of energy necessary to change a liquid to a vapour at constant temperature and pressure.

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