2006-08-16 14:54:58 · 12 answers · asked by naikotipavani 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
lack of friction
2006-08-16 15:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, ice itself is NOT slippery. It's only the melting of ice caused by pressure or friction that causes a thin layer of water to make it slippery.
2006-08-16 15:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by napsterator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know that ice skates work by melting a small amount of ice and creating a very thin layer of water between the skate and the ice. Maybe that's how we slip, too?
I grew up in North Dakota and when it was REALLY cold out (like -20 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit) ice wasn't as slippery and skating was impossible.
2006-08-16 14:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by Skylark 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't this a science (Chem) question?
And it's slippery because the Hydrogen and Oxygen bonds change in ice as it changes state to a liquid.
2006-08-16 15:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely ice melts. Ice does not stay ice continuously except it incredibly is maintained at a undeniable temperature. provided that ice melts from the exterior in, there's a action picture of water around the nevertheless frozen ice. the shortcoming of friction motives it to be slippery. that's what's clever in my head.
2016-12-11 10:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When pressure is applied to ice it forms a thin layer of water which acts as a lubricant. Very slick.
2006-08-16 15:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/8-30-2004-58620.asp
2006-08-16 15:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything wet is slippery
2006-08-16 15:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by hello hello! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It smoothes out the surface so much that there's no traction.
2006-08-16 14:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
becoz it's wet when it melts...
2006-08-16 14:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by MR. BAR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋