How long does it take the Sun to melt a block of ice

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Homework Statement


How long does it take the Sun to melt a block of ice at 0 celsius with a flat horizontal area 1.0 m^2 and thickness 1.0 cm ? Assume that the Sun's rays make an angle of 30 with the vertical and that the emissivity of ice is 0.050.



Homework Equations



delta [Q] / delta [t] = (1000W/m^2)(emissivity)A(cos theta)


The Attempt at a Solution



delta [Q] / delta [t] = 1000(.05)(cos30)

I know that this does not give me time. I don't know how to manipulate this equation..please help . Thanks!
 
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