Smooth Runnings

Question 1

What can be used to create artificial wind that helps to design streamlined shapes for model planes?

Accepted Answer

Wind tunnel

Question 2

On a flat track, what force slows the bobsleigh down?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Question 3

What is done to the steel runners on the base of the bobsleigh to reduce friction?

Accepted Answer

Polish the runners

Question 4

What is special about the shoes the athletes wear to prevent them from slipping?

Accepted Answer

They have spikes in their soles

Question 5

Which country was the location of the Winter Olympics in the video?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 6

To the nearest 100m, what distance is the Olympic bobsleigh track?

Accepted Answer

1600

Question 7

Approximately how many seconds did it take for the bobsleigh to get to the end of the track?

Accepted Answer

50

Question 8

How many people can fit in the bobsleigh?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 9

How fast can the bobsleigh go?

Accepted Answer

145 km/h

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