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Title:

The Physics of Skiing

Url:

http://www.math.utah.edu/~eyre/rsbfaq/physics.html

Creator:

Eyre, David

Publisher:

University of Utah

Description: David Eyre at the University of Utah summarizes answers here to some of the common questions he receives about the physics of skiing. With the assistance of figures and mathematical equations, visitors can learn about the side cut and turning radius of a ski as well as the relationship between weight and speed: "Do big people go faster?"

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Recreation. Leisure -- Recreation. Leisure -- Sports -- Winter sports -- Skiing. Downhill skiing
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues
Physical Education
Physical Education -- Individual sports

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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