2006-11-23 02:59:37 · 13 answers · asked by O 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Friction.
2006-11-23 03:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It creates an area of water on ice, and reduces friction.
However, to be picky, the blade doesn't melt the ice. It's the pressure on the ice that causes it to melt. This can be the blade of an ice skate, the sole of your shoe, or the tire of a car. If the ice is cold enough, the pressure will not cause the ice to melt.
2006-11-24 23:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by wires 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat of compression as a result of the weight of the individual in the skates causes a minute portion of the ice to melt thus changing the ice medium (solid) to a liquid. The liquid due to it's molecular structure offers less resistance to the blade of the skate which is less friction between the blade and the surface or less "drag".
2006-11-23 11:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Steiner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friction.
friction creates "drag" and slows to an eventual stop. it's why you can't ice skate in a parking lot. the friction is too high. the motion of the blade creates heat that melts the ice and produces a hydroplaning effect
2006-11-23 11:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friction/drag
2006-11-23 11:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friction.
2006-11-23 11:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by g0ren1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reduces friction and the risk of sliding across the ice when the skater falls.
2006-11-23 11:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Shorty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Friction. Modern ice skates are hollw ground, creating two parralel sharp eges on each skate for maneuverability.
2006-11-23 11:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep on skating and scraping and melting the ice then...
you will have reduced the ice.
2006-11-23 11:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Rey Arson II 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Friction!!!!!!
2006-11-23 11:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋