How long does it take the Sun to melt a block of ice at 0∘C...

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How long does it take the Sun to melt a block of ice at 0∘C witha flat horizontal area 1.0 m2 and thickness 1.9 cm ? Assume thatthe Sun's rays make an angle of 32 ∘ with the vertical and that theemissivity of ice is 0.050.

Express your answer to two significant figures andinclude the appropriate units.

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the amount of heat energy required to melt the this ice mass of ice x latent heat of ice density of ice x volume of ice x latent heat of ice density of ice x flat area of ice x thickness of ice    See Answer
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