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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

What Heat covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science syllabus.

43 questions36 flashcards5 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Heat

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1. Latent Heat and Change of State

  • When ice is heated, its temperature stays at 0°C till all the ice melts.
  • After all ice melts, the water temperature rises to 100°C.
  • At 100°C, water stays at the same temperature till all water changes into steam.
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2. Regulation and Pressure Effect

  • Applying pressure lowers the melting point of ice below 0°C, so ice melts under pressure.
  • Removing pressure restores the melting point to 0°C, so the water refreezes.
  • In the wire-through-ice experiment, the wire penetrates through the ice slab without breaking it.
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3. Anomalous Behaviour of Water

  • Water contracts when heated from 0°C to 4°C instead of expanding.
  • At 4°C, the volume of water is minimum.
  • The density of water is maximum at 4°C.
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4. Dew Point and Humidity

  • Humidity means the moisture in the atmosphere.
  • Water vapour is always present in the atmosphere because water keeps evaporating.
  • Air can contain only a limited amount of water vapour at a given temperature.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Heat and its effects in matter

Latent heatRegulationAnomalous behaviour of waterDew point and humidityHeat unitsSpecific heat capacityPrinciple of heat exchangeCalorimeter and mixing method

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Heat for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Heat include Latent Heat and Change of State, Regulation and Pressure Effect, Anomalous Behaviour of Water, Dew Point and Humidity. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Heat for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Heat. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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