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A substance of mass m kg requires a power input of P watts to remain in the molten state at its melting point. When the power is turned off, the sample completely solidifies in time t sec. What is the latent heat of fusion of the substance ?

a
Pmt
b
Ptm
c
mPt
d
tPm

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Heat lost in t sec = mL or heat lost per sec =mLtThis must be the heat supplied for keeping the substance in molten state per sec.∴ mLt=P or L=Ptm

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