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

a
Pmt
b
Ptm
c
mPt
d
tPm

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Equating energy supplied at time t with heat required for phase change,  mLf=Pt   ⇒   Lf=Ptm.

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