0
Does the shape of an ice cube affect how long it takes the ice cube to melt?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Yes, absolutely. Heat transfer from the surrounding environment into the ice cube causes it to melt. The greater the rate of heat transfer INTO to ice cube, the faster it will melt. The greater the surface area of the ice cube, in relation to it size, the faster the melting will occur. The ideal shape for the least heat transfer [and this is true for cold or hot objects] is a SPHERE. A sphere has the minimum surface area for the mass of the object. Any shape other than a sphere has more surface area for the mass, an will melt faster. The thinner more spreak out ice will melt faster melting consumes enerhy inthe form of heat. The amount of energy needed is the proportional of the ice water. The heat applied to it can be radiation or matter. Johnson Kevin, Ohio
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How can the shape of an ice cube affect how long it takes the ice cube to melt help the world?
people want their ice cubes to last longer, so if you make ice cubes in a different shape so they melt slower, people will be happier.
A cube shape box is 6 inches wide and a rectangular box is 10 inches long 4 inches high how much greater is the volume of the cube shape box than the rectangular box?
56
What does 3cm by 3cm by 3cm look like?
It is likely that the shape you have in mind is a cube, with each edge being 3 cm long.
How many 1 inch cubic blocks will fit in a box that has the shape of a cube and has sides that are 8 inches long?
8^3 = 512
What is the volume of a cube in cube feet that is 3.5 of a foot long?
42.875
How can the shape of an ice cube affect how long it takes the ice cube to melt help the world?
people want their ice cubes to last longer, so if you make ice cubes in a different shape so they melt slower, people will be happier.
Why does the shape of an ice cube affect how quickly it melts?
if it was a cube ice it wil melt slower and if its long slab will melt faster:)
Does the shape of an ice cube effect how long it takes the ice cube to melt?
Yes, ice melts from the outside which means the wider surface area, the faster it will melt!
How long to melt ice cube in a fridge?
it will depend upon the size and shape of the ice cube and the internal temperature of the fridge
How long does it take to an ice cube with and without salt?
It takes less time to melt the ice cube with salt.
Does the kind of water fresh or salt affect how long it takes an ice cube to melt?
Im not sure about time, but add salt or any impurity to a solution will lower its freezing point.
Dose the shape of an ice cube affect how fast it melts?
yes it does. the more surface tension the cube has, the faster it will melt b/c the more surface tension it has, the more its exposed to its environment or something like that. but the shape of the ice cube does affect the melting time.the answer above is true. the more surface area the shape of the ice cube has makes it melt faster. take a cube ice cube for instance. it has 6 sides so it would have more surface area then per say a sphere, which has no flat surface.
How fast does a ice cube melt on the sun?
25 seconds is how long it takes
A cube shape box is 6 inches wide and a rectangular box is 10 inches long 4 inches high how much greater is the volume of the cube shape box than the rectangular box?
56
When did scientists figure out that water takes the shape of a container?
People have known long before the invention of science that water takes the shape of its container.
How does a shape of a ice affect how it melts?
As long as each differently shaped ice cube is the same volume of water, letting it sit out in the sun should take the same amount of time. Melting it in other ways, like using a frying pan, will affect how quickly it melts.
How long does it take for a ice cube to melt in the fridge room temperature or outside?
it takes 3 hrs
