An ice cube of mass 15 g15\text{ g}15 g at 0∘C0^\circ\text{C}0∘C absorbs thermal energy from the surroundings at a rate of 5.0 J/s5.0\text{ J/s}5.0 J/s. The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 330 J/g330\text{ J/g}330 J/g.
How long will it take for the ice cube to melt?
528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.