Which shape of ice cube would be best, a cube, a sphere, or a cylinder? This needs to be based on their volume to surface area ratio. The ratios are:
Cube: 6/L
Sphere: 3/R
Cylinder: 2 (r+h)/ rh

Question

Which shape of ice cube would be best, a cube, a sphere, or a cylinder? This needs to be based on their volume to surface area ratio. The ratios are: 
Cube: 6/L
Sphere: 3/R
Cylinder: 2 (r+h)/ rh

anonymous · Answer

cube

gossss__e · Answer

Hey, @Chesty , could you please help with as of why it would be a cube? Or anyone, really.

anonymous · Answer

actually calculate the ratios say with each having volume one.  then you can decide if you want the least surface are or most for a given volume.

directrix · Answer

For a given surface area, a sphere maximizes the volume for that surface area.

anonymous · Answer

more area ---> ice melts and cools faster.
less area ---> ice melts and cools slower.

directrix · Answer

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