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University of Utah

University of Utah: Dept. Of Mathematics: Physics of Skiing

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you like to ski? If you do, do you ski for the physical sport of it? This resource turns the attention to the mathematical side of the winter sport.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Science of Racing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Turning the corners is the limiting process for racing cars. Going straight is simply about speed, but making the turns faster than other cars is a real challenge. In this activity, we ask how does weight balance affect the turn radius...