Science of the Winter Olympics - The Science of Skis
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material evolution has significantly impacted ski performance over the past century?
Transition from wood to metal
Transition from wood to fiberglass composites
Transition from metal to plastic
Transition from plastic to rubber
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is torsional rigidity in the context of ski engineering?
The ability of a ski to bend without breaking
The resistance of a ski to twisting forces
The flexibility of a ski in cold temperatures
The weight distribution along the ski
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do slalom racers prefer skis that are less rigid?
To reduce weight for easier carrying
To increase speed on straight paths
To allow better bending during turns
To enhance grip on icy surfaces
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the polymer coating on modern skis?
To make the ski waterproof
To provide a smooth outer surface
To increase the weight of the ski
To add color and design
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does wax improve the performance of a ski?
By enhancing the color of the ski
By making the ski more flexible
By reducing friction with the snow
By increasing the weight of the ski
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do chemists and material engineers play in ski development?
Designing ski slopes
Testing new compounds and polymers
Coaching ski athletes
Building ski lifts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a polymer in the context of ski materials?
A fancy name for a plastic
A type of wax used for ski maintenance
A type of metal used in ski edges
A natural fiber used in ski cores
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