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It is possible depending on how hot the heat lamp is, and how close it is to the ice cube. However, I advise against it in general, because it doesn't make a clean cut if you want to shape the cube. It's also fairly time consuming.
I advise using a chainsaw or ice saw to cut and shape the ice, then use the lamp to create a smoother edge, if that's what you're looking for.
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Can you melt people?
You as a human cannot melt from heat. The worse thing is that you might get burnt. EXP: An ice cube will melt in heat...I don't think you're an ice cube!! :)
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
What is an example of conduction in heat transfer?
An ice cube held in a hand begins to melt
What is the Data analysis of does the shape of an ice cube affect how quickly it melt?
design of experiment collect different shapes and your data is the melt time of them and use random effect
Why does an ice cube melt faster on top of bottle full of water versus an empty water bottle?
Ice cube requires heat to melt.Water conducts heat well. Therefore the temperature of the environment is absorbed by the water and the some of the distributed heat is taken by the cube and it melts.Air is an insulator. The only way heat from surroundings can go to the ice cube INSIDE the water bottle is by convection of air currents. But the convection is restricted to some extent by the almost closed water bottle, which has high(compared to cube size) plastic walls (plastic: heat insulator) on all sides and a narrow mouth. Therefore the convection and thus passing of heat to cube from surroundings is slow and this makes the ice melt slower in the empty water bottle.
Does the shape of an ice cube affect how long it takes the ice cube to melt?
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
Why does an ice cube melt and change shape when its taken out of the freezer?
it gets hot and melt
What is the variable when Melt ice cubes in a mircowave?
shape/size/surface area of the ice cube also the time it is in and the heat settings i think?
Can you melt people?
You as a human cannot melt from heat. The worse thing is that you might get burnt. EXP: An ice cube will melt in heat...I don't think you're an ice cube!! :)
How do you melt a ice cube?
Apply heat to quickly melt it, or leave out of the fridge to slowly melt it, or just get a hair dryer and melt it with it.
What would have to happen to make an ice cube melt?
Heat must have to be applied to the ice cube.
What will happen if the heat lamp is 250 w and the holder is 150 w?
The heat lamp's heat will travel to the holder and it will be damaged, melt, or cause a slight fire!
What will happen if you put a piece of rubber under a heat lamp?
IT WILL MELT!
Does the shape of an ice cube matters how quickly it meltes?
No, only the mass of the ice and the temperature of its enviorment matters how fast it will melt. Also, both the amount of direct and indirect heat does make a difference to how fast it will melt.
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
