A metal sphere cools from 60°C to 50°C in 5 minutes. How much more time (in minutes) will it take to cool from 50°C to 40°C if the temperature of the surroundings is 30°C?

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A metal sphere cools from 60°C to 50°C in 5 minutes. How much more time (in minutes)
will it take to cool from 50°C to 40°C if the temperature of the surroundings is 30°C?
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