Question

Ice skaters are able to glide smoothly across the ice because

Answer 1

When the blades of the skates glide over the ice, heat is generated which melts the ice.

The ice molecules loosen up creating a friction less surface.

This water then acts as a lubricant, resulting in smooth motion over the ice.

The water molecules on the ice surface are in between a liquid and solid state, allowing such smooth motion.

Thus, the ice skater are able to glide smoothly across the ice.

Answer 2

While skating , they are able to glide across the ice Because the skates are made up of iron by bottom , when those iron skates exerts pressure on the snow , friction is produce .

Thus , they are able to glide on ice .