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There is a large conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy in the body of the skater. Lots of that! (That may be part of the reason for being out there!) That is what the muscles are doing all the time - converting chemical energy to mechanical energy. The body is a chemical engine, and we convert chemical energy into mechanical energy every moment we are alive. There is more, so let's look! There will be conversion of potential energy to mechanical energy at all time the skater is in motion, too. And mechanical energy is converted to potential energy as well. This may not be obvious, but walking is a constant process of converting potential energy to mechanical energy and vice versa. When we walk, we lean forward and gravity begins to pull us down. We're converting potential energy into kinetic (mechanical) energy. We then put out a foot and lift ourselves back up that tiny bit that we "fell" and that's converting mechanical energy into potential energy because we "lifted" ourselves upright again. Then we start all over with the next step. Make sense? Walking, running or skating all put the same principles into motion. The mechanical energy of friction and its conversion into heat happens in the skates, particularly in the bearings and wheels. The motion - any at all - will create a bit of heat due to friction. The more the motion, the more mechanical energy is converted into heat. Even with good bearings that are properly lubricated, they assembly will warm up. The wheels will be warm to the touch after only a brief time of skating, too. You know why? Yup. Conversion of the mechanical energy of friction into heat energy. There's a lot going on when we skate!
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∙ 14y agoEnergy is not "used" in this case, it's just there.
The skater has Kinetic energy, and he's gaining it assuming the slope is frictionless and it's in an angle.
Another type of energy which exists in the system is the Gravitational Potential Energy, which is decreased as the skater's altitude is decreased.
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∙ 14y agoI can't give you a brand name but it never hurts to use blades as opposed to regular skates.
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∙ 14y agoA rollerblader's leg muscles convert chemical (potential) energy into kinetic (mechanical) energy, which propels them forward.
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Is Ice skating more popular then Figure skating?
Figure skating is a type of ice skating. It's like asking "Is a Ferrari more popular than a car?" A Ferrari is a type of car. Ice skating includes figure skating, speed skating, ice dancing, ice hockey, any type of activity where you move across the ice on skates. So, ice skating would have more participants because it includes more activities than just figure skating.
What type of training and practice does a athlete need in short track speed skating?
Mixture of alot of skating, with alot of gym work on their legs and abbs.
What are the percentages of boys and girls doing ice skating?
It depends on which country you live in and what type of ice skating but on average more girls tend to do figure skating and more boys do speed skating. On average combined, more girls do skating all round. Hope this helped! (:
What does it mean to go skating?
It means to go to a skating rink (either ice skating or roller skating), putting on skates, and then skating. The form of skates and the type of rink you need depends on what type of skating you wish to do.
This type of energy is related to the mass and speed of an object?
What energy is related to the mass and speed of an object
What type of energy is a race-care traveling at its maximum speed?
The main type of energy associated with a race car traveling at its maximum speed is kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. At its top speed, the car has converted potential energy stored in its fuel and other systems into kinetic energy as it moves.
How many rounds are in pair skating?
Their are 4 rounds in pair skating or in any type of skating.
What is the type of energy transformed into chemical energy by plants?
during photosynthisis SOLAR energy is the type of energy which plants turn into chemical energy
What type of energy is related to the mass and speed of an object?
Kinetic energy is related to the mass and speed of an object. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is directly proportional to the mass of the object and to the square of its speed.
What are the different type of ice skates?
Ice Skating has lots of forms. Dance, Pairs, Duets, Trios, Freestyle, Hockey, and speed.
What type of energy is falling rocks from the top of a Mountain?
The energy from falling rocks is primarily gravitational potential energy being converted into kinetic energy as the rocks descend due to gravity. This kinetic energy increases as the rocks gain speed and momentum during the fall.
What type of energy is transformed into chemical energy plants?
during photosynthisis SOLAR energy is the type of energy which plants turn into chemical energy
