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Heat

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

Complete topic list for Heat in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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What are the important topics in Heat for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Heat covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Heat — Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
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