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Homework Statement
50g of ice is placed in a 1kW microwave oven and the oven is turned to full power. Estimate the time it will take for the ice to melt. The specific latent heat capacity of ice in 330kJ −1 kg . Is your answer likely to be an overestimate or an underestimate? Explain your reasoning.
Homework Equations
ΔQ=mL
The Attempt at a Solution
ΔQ=mL
1000xt=0.05x300
.:. t=0.0165 ?
This value seems very small :/