2007-06-10 10:05:27 · 3 answers · asked by .... 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
If you can measure the amount of heat energy (in Joules) that you put in to your sample, and then compare to the change in temperature that occurs, you can deduce the latent heat.
The actual technique you use depends upon the sample (gas, liquid, solid, etc)
2007-06-10 10:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by mant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You apply a known amount of heat to an object and note how much its temperature rises. Can also be done by adding a known amount of water at one temperature with an object at another temperature and noting the equilibrium temperature of the two.
2007-06-10 17:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just want the value for a known substance, look it up in physics handbook.
2007-06-10 17:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋