Science of the Winter Olympics - Mathletes

Science of the Winter Olympics - Mathletes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physical Ed, Physics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the integral role of mathematics in the Winter Olympics, covering arithmetic in figure skating scoring, calculus in speed skating, and geometry in hockey. It highlights how math is used to measure performance, calculate speeds, and strategize in sports, demonstrating that math is present in every aspect of the games.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mathematical operation used to combine quantities in sports like hockey?

Addition

Multiplication

Division

Subtraction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In figure skating, how many judges' scores are used to calculate the final score?

3 judges

7 judges

5 judges

All 9 judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical concept helps understand the speed of a skater at any given moment?

Calculus

Algebra

Trigonometry

Geometry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the rate of a speed skater calculated?

Time divided by distance

Distance divided by time

Speed multiplied by time

Distance multiplied by speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of a steeper curve in a speed-time graph?

Decreasing speed

Constant speed

Slower speed

Faster speed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In hockey, what is the effect of reducing the angle of access to the net?

Increases the angle of reflection

Increases scoring chances

Decreases scoring chances

Has no effect

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of mathematics is primarily used to analyze angles and lines in hockey?

Algebra

Calculus

Geometry

Statistics