How does energy transfer affect the potential energy of particles during a change of state (Changes of state and specific latent heat)

The correct answer is It changes the potential energy of the particles without affecting kinetic energy..

Graph lens: Read the trend, flat section, gradient, or axis labels before explaining the physical meaning. This question asks: How does energy transfer affect the potential energy of particles during a change of state (Changes of state and specific latent heat). The correct response is It changes the potential energy of the particles without affecting kinetic energy., because specific latent heat concerns energy transferred during a state change with no temperature rise. In Changes of state and specific latent heat, the marking point should connect directly to apply MS 3b and MS 3c skills when rearranging and calculating with the specific latent heat equation. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 447 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the graph lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.