Yes, it depends on the difference in size. If there is more ice in one piece if ice there would probably be a more likely chance that the bigger piece would melt faster.
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.
Depends on the size and shape, but they all melt the same way
Yes, sugar cubes will melt when exposed to the intense heat of the sun. The heat will cause the sugar cubes to lose their shape and turn into a liquid form.
They melt because the heat in the air is warmer than the temperature of the ice cubes.
The shape should not affect the Rate of Melting. It WILL change how long it takes Overall, but if you have a regular 'Ice Tray in the Freezer' Ice cube made for drinks and such and a large ice ball, as long as they are the same temperature to begin with, they will melt at the same pace. The larger one will just take longer because of its size.
Square ice cubes, octagon ice cubes, and hexagon ice cubes will melt at the same rate, assuming they are all the same size and made of the same material. The shape of the ice cube does not significantly impact the rate at which it melts.
No because it will melt
Ice cubes don't faster in cold water because the temparature of cold water is low, ice cubes melt faster in high temparature.
because water heats up faster
The rate at which ice cubes melt in water depends on factors such as the temperature of the water, the size and shape of the ice cubes, and the amount of agitation in the water. Generally, smaller ice cubes will melt faster than larger ones due to their increased surface area exposed to the water. Warmer water will also cause ice cubes to melt more quickly compared to colder water.
Because of the water
Ice cubes melt faster in the sun because sunlight is a form of radiant energy that warms the ice cubes, causing them to absorb heat and melt more quickly. The higher temperature from the sun speeds up the rate of melting compared to ice cubes kept in the shade.