$A$ metallic ball and a highly stretched spring are made of the same material and have the same mass. They are heated so that they melt. The latent heat required:

  • A
    is the same for both.
  • B
    is greater for the ball.
  • C
    is greater for the spring.
  • D
    for the two may or may not be the same depending upon the metal.

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