The Physics Behind Curling: Friction and Surface Dynamics
Interactive Video
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Science
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Mia Campbell
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did curling become a part of the Winter Olympics?
1992
2006
1998
2002
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main objective in a game of curling?
To push the rock with the highest force
To get the most rocks closest to the center of the target
To sweep the ice as fast as possible
To create the most friction on the ice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the hack in curling?
To measure the distance
To position the foot for a push-off
To sweep the ice
To mark the center of the target
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does sweeping have on the curling stone?
It increases the friction
It reduces the friction
It changes the stone's weight
It stops the stone
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does sweeping generate heat on the ice?
By adding snow to the ice
By freezing the water
By creating a meltwater film
By melting the ice completely
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the texture of curling ice compared to other ice sports?
Completely flat
Smooth like a Zamboni surface
Rough with pebble-shaped bumps
Covered in snow
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does curling ice have a rough texture?
To reduce the total ice surface contact
To make it harder to sweep
To slow down the stone
To create a vacuum
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