Science of the Olympic Winter Games - Aerial Physics


Resource ID#: 9460 Primary Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/olympics/aerialskiing.jsp
A 4-minute video in which an Olympic freestyle skier and a physicist discuss the physics behind freestyle skiing.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 4 Minute(s)
Keywords: angular momentum, torque, moment of inertia, Newton's Third Law of Motion
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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SC.912.P.12.In.3
Recognize various situations that show Newton’s third law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

SC.912.P.12.Su.3
Recognize the action and reaction in a situation that show Newton’s third law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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