Form 9: Skiing and Sledding Energy Transformations
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the principles of energy transformation by analyzing the mechanics of skiing and sledding, conducting experiments to observe kinetic and potential energy in action while enjoying winter sports activities!
Questions
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MultiChoice
A skier standing stationary at the top of a high mountain peak has mostly:
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As a skier glides down a smooth slope, what happens to their potential energy?
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At the bottom of the ski slope, the skier's speed is greatest because:
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If a sledder encounters friction on flat snow at the bottom, KE is transformed into:
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A snowboarder jumps off a snow ramp. At the very apex of the jump, they have high:
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How can a sledder achieve maximum kinetic energy at the bottom of a hill?
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Why does a skier eventually glide to a stop after reaching a flat snowfield?
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If a snow slope is frictionless, the sum of GPE + KE for a skier at any point is:
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A 50 kg skier and a 70 kg skier stand at the top of the same slope. Who has more GPE?
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As a bobsled slides down an icy track, its height decreases while its velocity:
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If a skier loses 500 J of GPE coming down a frictionless slope, how much KE is gained?
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Why do ski jumpers crouch low to minimize air drag during descent?