Heating up an Ice Cube - Is it Possible?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of heating an ice cube, as presented in a video that some participants believe may be misleading or fake. The scope includes conceptual analysis and skepticism regarding the claims made in the video.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses doubt about the video's authenticity, questioning how an ice cube could burn or heat up without melting immediately.
  • Another participant suggests that induction heating could theoretically melt ice, noting that changing electromagnetic fields can create eddy currents in conductive materials.
  • Some participants assert that the video is likely intended for entertainment rather than scientific accuracy, labeling it as a sensationalized claim.
  • There is a mention of a lack of thorough research by some individuals regarding the video's content and title.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the video may not accurately represent the phenomenon of heating ice, but there is disagreement about the underlying principles of induction heating and its application to ice.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the need for further investigation into the video's claims and express uncertainty about the terminology used in the discussion.

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I saw this video a long time ago and just assumed it was fake, but I just saw it again and honestly don't know how this is possible. Wouldn't the ice cube just instantly melt?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwaPP9cxT4
 
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If you someday see an ice cube that is burning with a red hot flame , then call every major news channel out there , they will fight till death over who gets to cover these news first... :D:D

But in the meantime , yes induction can heat (melt) ice as it can boil water as every other element that is a conductor atleast a little bit.
Changing electromagnetic fields cause eddy currents that heat metals like the core of a transformer etc.
But ice doesn't catch fire just because it's melting that for sure.
It's one of those ( let's get a million views) youtube videos. Entertainment nothing more and nothing less , and science for the crackpots :DOh and by the way , someone hasn't done his homework...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=474069
 
Ok so I was right that it's fake. At least not as described by the title of the video.

Oh and by the way , someone hasn't done his homework...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=474069
I searched "hot ice" and a couple of other key words and couldn't find it. So yes, I did my homework, I guess I just suck at predicting what people will title a thread.
 
Well I am lazy too so I googled the video title and guess what I found ... :D:D:D

Sometimes you don't have to look far to see the necessary results.
 

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