Earth's rotation period relative to the Sun (its mean solar day) consists of 86,400 seconds of mean solar time, by definition. Each of these seconds is slightly longer than an SI second because Earth's solar day is now slightly longer than it was during the 19th century, due to tidal deceleration.
Microwave â You can press that rarely used defrost button on your microwave if you are short on time. Place the Cool Whip in the microwave without the lid. Defrost the Cool Whip for 30 seconds, remove it and give it stir, and then pop it back in the refrigerator for another 30 seconds. Keep repeating these steps until thawed. Depending on your microwave, it may take about 2.5 to 3 minutes to thaw.
1 Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 2  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours. 3  Cook immediately.4  When microwave thawing, refer to your microwave owner's manual for instructions. Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leakproof bag. 2  Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 3  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours.