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

  • [IIT 1992]
  • A

    $\frac{{Pm}}{t}$

  • B

    $\frac{{Pt}}{m}$

  • C

    $\frac{m}{{Pt}}$

  • D

    $\frac{t}{{Pm}}$

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