Answer:
m = 9.1 x 10⁶ kg
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we need to find the rate of heat transfer through the box to the ice. For this purpose, we use Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction:
Q = KA ΔT/L
where,
Q = Rate Of Heat Transfer = ?
K = Thermal Conductivity = 0.16 KW/m.°C = 160 W/m.°C
A = Area = 1.5 m²
ΔT = Difference in Temperature = 29°C - 0°C = 29°C
L = Thickness of wall = 2 cm = 0.002 m
Therefore,
Q = (160 W/m °C)(1.5 m²)(29°C)/(0.002 m)
Q = 3.48 x 10⁶ W
Now, we find the amount of heat transferred in one day to the ice:
q = Qt
where,
q = amount of heat = ?
t = time = (1 day)(24 h/1 day)(3600 s/1 h) = 86400 s
Therefore,
q = (3.48 x 10⁶ W)(8.64 x 10⁴ s)
q = 3 x 10¹¹ J
Now, for mass of ice melted in a day:
q = m H
m = q/H
where,
m = mass of ice melted in a day = ?
H = latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.3 x 10⁵ J/kg
Therefore,
m = (3 x 10¹¹ J)/(3.3 x 10⁵ J/kg)
m = 9.1 x 10⁶ kg