Newton's Apple
Skiing
Episode 8 | 6m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
What's the science behind skiing?
Ira is joined by engineer John Howe, to learn how modern skis are made and how the flexibility of skis helps skiers navigate through the snow. Then Ira takes to the slopes himself to put the science to work.
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Newton's Apple is a local public television program presented by TPT
Newton's Apple
Skiing
Episode 8 | 6m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Ira is joined by engineer John Howe, to learn how modern skis are made and how the flexibility of skis helps skiers navigate through the snow. Then Ira takes to the slopes himself to put the science to work.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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