Calculating Original Mass of Ice at 0 Degrees C

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The problem involves calculating the original mass of ice at 0 degrees Celsius that turns into water at the same temperature, with a focus on mass-energy concepts.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between mass and energy in the context of phase change, with one suggesting a formula involving latent heat. Others question the relevance of nuclear and particle physics to the problem.

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The discussion includes various interpretations of the problem, with some participants providing potential approaches and calculations, while others express confusion about the topic's relevance to nuclear physics.

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There is a mention of a specific latent heat in the context of the problem, and some participants express uncertainty about the calculations and the implications of the mass-energy relationship.

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The question is:
Ice at 0 degree C turns into Water at 0 degree C and thus gains 1 Kg of mass. What is the original mass of ice?
 
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Use E_w-E_i=(m_w-m_i)c^2=m_i*L, where L is the specific latent heat.
 
What has this to do with nuclear and particle physics?
 
malawi_glenn said:
What has this to do with nuclear and particle physics?

Let's just say that if you don't help sanphy, he'll go nuclear and physically smash you to particles.
 
Well this is indeed not a nuclear or particle physics question and is a mass-energy question.
I tried to solve but the mass comes out as 2.67 * 10^11 kg.
I think this could be correct.:approve::biggrin:
 
thanks clem
 

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