Abstract:
The physical principles at work in skiing can be used to teach students about angular momentum, friction and parabolic trajectories. Unweighting is used to initiate a turn by reducing the normal force between ski and slope, thus reducing friction. The effective coefficient of friction is controlled by adjusting the angle of contact between ski and slope. Setting an edge reduces side slipping. Conservation of angular momentum can be demonstrated by analyzing aerial maneuvers.
Wow, really interesting presentation on the physics of ski jumping. I really learned a lot!
ReplyDeleteWow! The principles of ski jumping and the slopes are very interesting. Amazing work, Daniel.
ReplyDeleteGreat project Danny. I didn't realize a topic such as ski jumping had to do so much with physics. I also learned a lot about how angular momentum has to do a lot with ski jumping.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting topic it is fun to watch and very difficult, the physics that are at play are incredible
ReplyDeletewow! very interesting did not know that an angle can effect the height, speed and distance a person can travel when doing this sport.
ReplyDeleteCool project. I didn't know how much physics goes into ski jumping. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDanny Boy!! Awesome job, it was amazing to learn about the concepts of ski jumping and how they relate to physics concepts. Nice work my boy!
ReplyDeleteGreat project Danny. I didn't know ski jumping can relate this much to physics.
ReplyDeleteyou're great
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