Key Idea If area of cross-section of a surface is not uniform or if the steady state condition is not reached, the heat flow equation can be applied to a thin layer of material perpendicular to direction of heat flow. The rate of heat flow by conduction for growth of ice is given by, dtdθ=xKA(θ0−θ0)] where, dθ=ρAdxL,θ0=0 and θ1=−θ Given, θ0=0∘C,θ1=−26∘C The rate of increase of thickness can be calculated from Eq. dtdθ⇒dtρAdxL⇒dtdx=xKA(θ0−θ1)=xKA(θ0−θ1)=ρAxLKA(θ0−θ1)=ρ×LK[0−(−26)]=ρ×L26 K