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A curling rock slides to a stop due to the force of friction Is this force of frictiion a contact force or a force at a distance?
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∙ 15y ago
The force of friction is a contact force. An example of a force at a distance would be gravity.
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What sports increase friction?
Bowling, curling, and tennis
What does friction have to do with curling?
it slows down the rocks
How do the laws of motion affect curling?
Friction can slow down the rock
Why is friction good in curling?
it can help to slow down a rock that has been thrown hard
What game requires little or no friction?
Curling. A kettle is slid across the ice. Team members brush the ice in front of the kettle to minimize friction.
What kind of winter Olympic sports involve friction?
Skiing, bobsleding, snowboarding, curling, and much more
What type of heat transfer does a curling iron use?
A curling iron uses conduction heat transfer, where heat is directly transferred from the hot barrel of the curling iron to the hair strands that come into contact with it.
What type of heat transfer is a curling iron?
A curling iron transfers heat through conduction. The heat from the iron's heating elements is transferred directly to the hair when it comes into contact with the curling iron's barrel.
How does friction affect shoes?
Low friction is slippery high friction has good traction. In the sport of Curling (gliding those heavy granite stones on ice towards a bullseye) one shoe has low friction (to slide on the ice) the other has high friction (to propel the player).
How do the laws of motoin affect curling?
Friction can slow down a rock and the speed of the rock depends on the force you exert.
Why does a curling stone go such a long way?
A curling stone is designed to have very little friction with the ice, allowing it to travel long distances when pushed with enough force. The smooth, polished surface of the stone and the curling ice create a low-friction environment that helps it glide effortlessly across the ice. Additionally, the weight and shape of the stone provide stability, allowing it to maintain momentum and travel further.
Do they put water droplets on ice in curling?
Yes, in curling, water droplets are often applied to the ice surface before a game begins. This process, known as "pebbling," creates small bumps on the ice that help the curling stones curl or curve as they travel down the sheet.
