MIT STEM Concept Videos - Latent Heat

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bond formation conservation of energy endothermic exothermic hydrogen bonding inorganic salt hydrates intermolecular forces latent heat of fusion latent heat of melting organic fatty acids paraffinic hydrocarbons peak load shifting

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MIT RES.TLL-004 Concept Vignettes View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/RES-TLL-004F13 Instructor: Stephen Ray This video explains the concept of "latent heat" and how it can dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs in homes and skyscrapers alike. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu