A \(12 \mathrm{~V}\) battery supplying a current of \(20 \mathrm{~A}\) was used to melt \(1.5 \mathrm{~kg}\) of ice at \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

Calculate the time required if the lateni: heat of fusion of ice is \(336 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{Kg}\).

A. \(35.0 \mathrm{~min}\)  
B. \(3.5 \mathrm{~min}\)
c. \(76 \mathrm{~min}\)
C. \(21.0 \mathrm{~min}\)

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Correct Answer: A