Calculating Latent Heat of Ice: A Physics Practical Guide

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The discussion centers on calculating the latent heat of ice using a physics practical equation. The equation involves the mass of water, its specific heat capacity, and the temperature change, equating it to the heat absorbed by ice during melting. Clarification is sought regarding the term "Mass of Ice * Specific Heat Capacity of Water * Change in Temperature of Water," particularly when considering the temperature differences between the melting ice and the surrounding water. The melting process involves both the ice and the water changing temperature until they reach equilibrium. The participant confirms understanding after receiving a response, indicating the discussion was resolved.
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Hi, I've been given the following information to manipulate the results of my last physics practical:

Mass Of Water * Specific Heat Capacity of Water * Change in Temperature of Water = Latent Heat of Ice * Mass of Ice + Mass of Ice * Specific Heat Capacity of Water * Change in Temperature of Water.

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Now, the left hand side is the energy lost by water to ice, then L(Ice)*M(Ice) is the total heat absorbed by ice but what is Mass of Ice * Specific Heat Capacity of Water * Change in Temperature of Water?
 
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When ice melts by absorbing the required latent heat of fusion from its surroundings, it transitions from ice at zero C to water at zero C. If the water bath it's melting into is not at zero C also, then both are going to change until they reach a common temperature. Hence, two different "Change of Temperature of Water"s.
 
Hi Gneill!

Thanks for you reply, got it now! ;)
 

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