Two substances $A$ and $B$ of equal mass $m$ are heated at a uniform rate of $6 \, cal \, s^{-1}$ under similar conditions. $A$ graph between temperature and time is shown in the figure. The ratio of heat absorbed $H_A/H_B$ by them for complete fusion is

  • A
    $9/4$
  • B
    $4/9$
  • C
    $8/5$
  • D
    $5/8$

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