Water in a lake is converted into ice at 0oC whereas atmospheric temperature is −10oC. How many hours are taken in freezing 1 cm thick ice layer:
t=ρL2Kθx2−θ=−10°C∴θ=263K
K of ice =2.184W/m/k
ρ of ice =920kgm−3
L =333kJ/kg
x=0.01m
∴t=920×3332×2.184×263×(0.01)2≈7hours