How Does the Ice Skater Push Off Against the Ice

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does the ice skater push off against the ice, given the very low coefficient of friction between the blade and the ice?

• A) the blade is turned perpendicular to the direction of glide and digs into the ice
• B) the blade is turned parallel to the direction of glide and digs into the ice
• C) the ice skater relies on momentum generated from decreasing stability
• D) the ice skater must rely on ground reaction force from another surface

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