Physics of Skiing
Science research paper
Johanna Kelly
For my science fair project, the topic I wanted to study were the physics of skiing. The question I’m going to do for my experiment is, does wax affect the speed of skiing? I’m also planning on testing the wax in different conditions, and at different slope angles. This seems like a very interesting project, because I really like skiing and snowboarding. Last year my project wasn’t very interesting to me, so I’m glad I picked a topic that seems more interesting for me. In order to do my experiment, I have to do some research. The topics I researched were wax and different types of wax. Also I will want to research the physics of skiing. I might also test it out on a snowboard. …show more content…
An analysis of the physics is useful in order to understand how this is done. A skier maximizes his speed by minimizing resistance to motion, both from air resistance and snow resistance. A skier minimizes his air resistance (drag) by reducing his projected frontal area. He does this by going into a crouch position, which (along with improving his ability to hold balance) results in a lower drag force. This results in a direction opposite his velocity, slowing him …show more content…
He I s in the adaptive ski program, for paralyzed people, and he skis very often. He used to be a ski racer and he has been skiing since he was really little.
Bibliography Normani, Franco. "The Physics Of Skiing." Real World Physics Problems. N.p., 2009. Web. 28 Sept. 2015. Freeman, Tyler. "The Physics of Skiing and Wax." N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2015. . http://news.discovery.com/adventure/slow-slushy-snow-makes-ski-wax-vital-at-olympics-140211.htm http://www.lmnoeng.com/Force/DragForce.php http://www.abc-of-skiing.com/info/skiing-basics.asp
Kelly, Thomas B. "Physics of Skiing and Ski Wax." Personal interview. 09 Oct. 2015.
Campbell, Stu, and Mike Rogan. "Get A Grip On Speed." Ski Dec. 2006: 193. General OneFile. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
"Gliding for gold; the physics of winter sports." Reference & Research Book News Oct. 2011. General OneFile. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
"SKI PHYSICS." Herald Sun [Melbourne, Victoria, Australia] 4 Sept. 2001: 033. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 14 Oct.
Science research paper
Johanna Kelly
For my science fair project, the topic I wanted to study were the physics of skiing. The question I’m going to do for my experiment is, does wax affect the speed of skiing? I’m also planning on testing the wax in different conditions, and at different slope angles. This seems like a very interesting project, because I really like skiing and snowboarding. Last year my project wasn’t very interesting to me, so I’m glad I picked a topic that seems more interesting for me. In order to do my experiment, I have to do some research. The topics I researched were wax and different types of wax. Also I will want to research the physics of skiing. I might also test it out on a snowboard. …show more content…
An analysis of the physics is useful in order to understand how this is done. A skier maximizes his speed by minimizing resistance to motion, both from air resistance and snow resistance. A skier minimizes his air resistance (drag) by reducing his projected frontal area. He does this by going into a crouch position, which (along with improving his ability to hold balance) results in a lower drag force. This results in a direction opposite his velocity, slowing him …show more content…
He I s in the adaptive ski program, for paralyzed people, and he skis very often. He used to be a ski racer and he has been skiing since he was really little.
Bibliography Normani, Franco. "The Physics Of Skiing." Real World Physics Problems. N.p., 2009. Web. 28 Sept. 2015. Freeman, Tyler. "The Physics of Skiing and Wax." N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2015. . http://news.discovery.com/adventure/slow-slushy-snow-makes-ski-wax-vital-at-olympics-140211.htm http://www.lmnoeng.com/Force/DragForce.php http://www.abc-of-skiing.com/info/skiing-basics.asp
Kelly, Thomas B. "Physics of Skiing and Ski Wax." Personal interview. 09 Oct. 2015.
Campbell, Stu, and Mike Rogan. "Get A Grip On Speed." Ski Dec. 2006: 193. General OneFile. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
"Gliding for gold; the physics of winter sports." Reference & Research Book News Oct. 2011. General OneFile. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
"SKI PHYSICS." Herald Sun [Melbourne, Victoria, Australia] 4 Sept. 2001: 033. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 14 Oct.