SOLUTION: If two pieces of ice have the same volume, the one with the greater surface area will melt faster because more of its surface area is exposed to the air, which is warmer than the i

Question 711881: If two pieces of ice have the same volume, the one with the greater surface area will melt faster because more of its surface area is exposed to the air, which is warmer than the ice. Four pieces of ice have the same volume. Each piece of ice is shaped like a rectangular prism. Which piece of ice melts the fastest?
Piece Length Width Height
p1 32 ft 3 ft 3 ft
p2 18 ft 4 ft 4 ft

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If two pieces of ice have the same volume, the one with the greater surface area will melt faster because more of its surface area is exposed to the air, which is warmer than the ice. Four pieces of ice have the same volume. Each piece of ice is shaped like a rectangular prism. Which piece of ice melts the fastest?
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The one with the greatest surface area.
Calculate the SA's and see which one it is.

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