So the left block has a high heat transfer co-efficient, like copper ~ whereas the right block has a low heat transfer co-eff. The left block transmits more energy per unit area into the ice cube than the right block, which apparently holds its heat energy more conservatively. That seems to be the only answer, since both blocks are of the same color.
If one of them conducts heat better than the other, then it would 'sap' the coldness out of the ice (or give it its own heat, if you prefer) to reach equilibrium faster, thus melting the cube. The better conductor would end up colder, while the other would remain around room temperature.
We did this in our science class in 9th grade. Both blocks are at room temp. One is steel and one is aluminum. The aluminum one can transfer it's heat energy more quickly to the ice cube because it is a better conductor of heat.
@Smullet90 another possibility is that the block on the left has a massively...greater?...specific heat and thus maintains its temperature far better. The block on the right would lose heat very fast and become cold, slowing the speed at which the ice melts while the block on the left stays close to room temperature, melting the ice faster.
So the left block has a high heat transfer co-efficient, like copper ~ whereas the right block has a low heat transfer co-eff. The left block transmits more energy per unit area into the ice cube than the right block, which apparently holds its heat energy more conservatively. That seems to be the only answer, since both blocks are of the same color.
QuantumChance 2 months ago
why whY WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYY. oh they both conduct heat differently? is it because they are both by each other?
poltergiest11 3 months ago
nope one is wood and one is black aliunimun. Trust me I just did this experiment at school today. The same temp but different density
ILuvIndiana1 3 months ago
If one of them conducts heat better than the other, then it would 'sap' the coldness out of the ice (or give it its own heat, if you prefer) to reach equilibrium faster, thus melting the cube. The better conductor would end up colder, while the other would remain around room temperature.
1urie1 3 months ago
or one of them is heated =))
xolived 3 months ago
We did this in our science class in 9th grade. Both blocks are at room temp. One is steel and one is aluminum. The aluminum one can transfer it's heat energy more quickly to the ice cube because it is a better conductor of heat.
2000DakotaSLT 3 months ago
i think the other one is just heated?
4O4ERR0Rrs 7 months ago
They aren't identical. My guess is that one reflects light (shiny one) and one absorbs it (the darker one which melts faster)
Smullet90 7 months ago
@Smullet90 but the other one didnt melt at all
TheShaun6666 4 months ago
@Smullet90 another possibility is that the block on the left has a massively...greater?...specific heat and thus maintains its temperature far better. The block on the right would lose heat very fast and become cold, slowing the speed at which the ice melts while the block on the left stays close to room temperature, melting the ice faster.
thesourceofx 3 months ago
i think the other one conducted much temperature than the other one?
wtFitskira 8 months ago
hey That's it?
LEMONTREE94 1 year ago
A Logical Explanation for this ,
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UnderAchieveGamer 1 year ago
@UnderAchieveGamer duh i think it was pretty obvious.
wtFitskira 8 months ago
Why does one melt but not the other?
gcdm4 1 year ago
@gcdm4 The two blocks conduct heat differently.
EducateInnovate 1 year ago 7
@EducateInnovate Science...crazy stuff...
gcdm4 1 year ago
@EducateInnovate Lies, that is witchcraft
Baz0kable 1 year ago 12
@gcdm4 Just guessing here but I'd think one material is insulative and the other is very dissipative.
richardlpalmer 1 year ago