Science of the Winter Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating

The video explores the US speed skating team's preparation for the Olympics, focusing on athletes Apollo Ohno and J.R. Celski. It delves into the physics of speed skating, explaining how Newton's three laws of motion apply to the sport. The video illustrates how skaters use these laws to start, accelerate, and navigate turns effectively, emphasizing the importance of force, mass, and reaction forces in achieving high speeds and maneuverability on the ice.

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