Latent Heats: The figure shows a graph of the temperature of a pure substance as a function of time as heat is added to it at a constant rate in a closed container. If LF is the latent heat of fusion of this substance and LV is its latent heat of vaporization, what is the value of the ratio LV/LF?
A. 5.0
B. 4.5
C. 7.2
D. 3.5
E. 1.5
Answer: D
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