2007-03-16 08:53:37 · 4 answers · asked by kelly taylor 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Surface tension. Water molecules stick together; this causes the "skin" of the water to try to form the smallest surface area possible. Making an indentation on the surface increases the surface area, so the surface tension opposes it slightly. This is not enough to hold up a heavy object, but a very light object can be supported by the surface tension.
2007-03-16 08:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with surface tension. They do not weigh enough to break the surface so they just skate along. Water as a whole is VERY hard and strong. When high divers dive into pools the water is "broken" up by sprinklers this softens the inpact. In the case of someone jumping off the bridge it is the impact with the water that actually kills them.
2007-03-16 08:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by watkinschiropractic 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no , can you tell me why they dont when they can ? and if they are skaters wouldnt they be skating on water ? so how do they skate on water that is not frozen ?
2007-03-16 09:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by dontcallitthat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words for you: Surface tension.
2007-03-16 08:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋