The heat released at the time of condensation is called as

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  1. Humidity
  2. Latent heat
  3. Evaporation 
  4. Sublimation 

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Option 2 : Latent heat
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The correct answer is Latent heat.

  • The heat released at the time of condensation is called Latent heat.

Key Points

  • Latent heat:
    • Latent heat is defined as the energy that is absorbed or released during a phase change of a substance.
  • Latent heat of condensation:
    • The conversion of water vapour into the water which is caused by the loss of heat called Latent heat condensation.
    • Condensation depends upon the amount of cooling and the relative humidity of the air.

Additional Information

  • Humidity:
    • Humidity is defined as the concentration of water vapour present in the air. 
  • Evaporation:
    • Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapour.
  • Sublimation:
    • Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, without passing through the intermediate liquid state.
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