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T = R + (T0 − R)e-kt

T = temperature of the object after t minutes
T0 = initial temperature
R = temperature of the surroundings
k = cooling rate (depends on the object and conditions)

Suppose the temperature in Denver, Colorado was 55°F when a 5°F arctic cold front moved over the state. Using k = 0.012, how long would it take a puddle of water to freeze? (Recall that water freezes at 32°F.)

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Answer:

2250 seconds

Explanation:

fill in all numbers into the equation

T=32

R=55

k=0.012

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