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Does latent heat relate to temperature change?

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No, latent heat does not relate to temperature change. Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released by a substance during a phase change, such as melting, freezing, vaporization, or condensation, at a constant temperature. In contrast, sensible heat causes a change in temperature.
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