A mass of material exists in its solid format its melting temperature $0\,^o  C$. The following processes then occur to the material

Process $-1$:An amount of thermal energy $Q$ is added to the material and $\frac{2}{3}$ of the material melts.

Process $-2$:An identical additional amountof thermal energy $Q$ is added to the materlal is now a liquid at $4\,^o C$

........ $^oC$ is the ratio of the latent heat of fusion to the specific heat of the liquid for this material.

  • A

    $120$

  • B

    $60$

  • C

    $40$

  • D

    $20$

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