How long does it take for ice to double in thickness?

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The discussion centers on calculating the time required for ice to double in thickness from 1 cm to 2 cm under specific conditions. It is established that ice begins forming at 0 degrees Celsius when the atmospheric temperature is -10 degrees Celsius. The time taken for the initial 1 cm of ice formation is 7 hours. Therefore, the time to increase the thickness from 1 cm to 2 cm can be inferred to be the same, resulting in an additional 7 hours for a total of 14 hours.

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Sir,
Ice starts forming in a lake at 0 degree Celsius, when the atmospheric temperature is -10 degree Celsius. If the time taken for 1 cm of ice to be formed is 7 hrs, what is the time taken for the thickness of ice change from 1 cm to 2cm?
Can you please give a hint to solve this problem?
 
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Amith2006 said:
Sir,
Ice starts forming in a lake at 0 degree Celsius, when the atmospheric temperature is -10 degree Celsius. If the time taken for 1 cm of ice to be formed is 7 hrs, what is the time taken for the thickness of ice change from 1 cm to 2cm?
Can you please give a hint to solve this problem?

I think you should start showing us some work if you expect a serious reply. Refer to https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=121482.
 
Thank you Sir. The link that you provided was very much helpful to me.
 

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