Thermal energy is added at a constant rate to a substance which is solid at time \(t = 0\). The graph shows the variation with \(t\) of the temperature \(T\).

Which of the statements are correct?

I.     The specific latent heat of fusion is greater than the specific latent heat of vaporization.

II.     The specific heat capacity of the solid is less than the specific heat capacity of the liquid.

A.     I only

B.     I and II

C.     II only

D.     Neither I nor II

C