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Winter Olympics Science Notes: Speed Skating
Making the blade turn by itself, and how a "klap" makes skaters go faster.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Sports
Winter Olympics Science Notes: Skate Blades
The proper shaping of a skate's blade is crucial to performance in skating sports.
Chris Gorski, Editor
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