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Alpine Skiing
Downhill Science: Alpine Skiing
June 2, 2023
A downhill ski race is a tour de force--emphasis on force.
Winter Olympics Competition Suit
Competition Suits
June 2, 2023
The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained.
Speed Skates
Blade Runners: Short Track Speed Skating
June 2, 2023
Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion.
Bobsled Drag
Banking on Speed: Bobsled
June 2, 2023
An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag.
Ski Jump
Air Lift: Ski Jump
June 2, 2023
Ski-jumping is a thrilling sport, hurtling down a ramp at 60 mph. Learn more in this video.
Aerial Physics
Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing
June 2, 2023
Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself.
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