WorksheetsSTEM Olympics: Forces for Downhill Skier
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main force that skiers use to start their race?
Gravity
Friction
Push off the snow
Wind resistance
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, what causes an object to accelerate?
Balanced force
Unbalanced force
Gravity
Friction
What role does gravity play in downhill skiing?
It slows the skier down
It pulls the skier to the side
It pulls the skier down the slope
It stops the skier
What is the effect of friction on a skier?
It speeds up the skier
It slows down the skier
It makes the skier jump higher
It helps the skier turn
How can skiers minimize wind resistance?
By standing upright
By tucking in their arms
By wearing loose clothing
By jumping higher
What is the term for turning skis on their edge to go around turns?
Sliding
Edging
Gliding
Skidding
What happens when a skier keeps their skis flat?
It decreases speed
It increases speed
It causes more friction
It makes turning easier
What force attracts objects down to the surface of the Earth?
Friction
Wind resistance
Gravity
Push off the snow
What is the main challenge for skiers when going over jumps?
Increasing speed
Reducing wind resistance
Staying close to the surface
Turning quickly
What happens to a skier when they are in the air for a long time?
They speed up
They slow down
They turn more easily
They reduce friction
What is the main reason skiers try to avoid bumps?
To increase speed
To maintain control
To jump higher
To reduce friction
How does a skier begin accelerating?
By using ski poles to push off
By jumping
By waving their arms
By standing still
What is gravity?
A force that pulls objects toward the Earth
A force that pushes objects away from the Earth
A type of wind
A type of snow
What is friction?
A force that opposes motion
A force that speeds up motion
A type of energy
A type of material
How can a skier increase his speed while skiing down the hill?
By reducing friction
By increasing friction
By stopping frequently
By skiing uphill
