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I am entering a contest that requires me to calculate how long will it take an object that is frozen in the middle of a 300 pound square cube of ice to melt free of the ice. I realize that there are more variables involved than I can list here today. However, I am sure there are some principles and measures that can help get me started in the right direction. For example, what is the weight of ice and how large would a 300 lb. ice cube be? What is the rate of ice melting in air that is a certain temperature. Let's assume that the ice is surrounded by air that is 90 degree farenheit and that there is no wind. Is there a way to chart the rate of melting?
Re: How fast does ice melt in air?
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