Question

Using your understanding of the properties of water and key vocabulary, answer the following questions. Be sure to answer each question and include the property of water responsible for that scenario.

1. Explain why it is not wise to skate on a frozen lake.

2. Explain why it hurts when you belly-flop into water.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.White ice typically has air or snow trapped inside, weakening it. Dark ice might be an indication that the ice is quite thin—probably too thin for skating. New ice is typically stronger than older ice. As time passes, the bond between ice crystals decays even in very cold temperatures.

2. water, that kinetic energy gets converted as your body suddenly decelerates upon impact with the water. ... Some of the energy also converts to heat on your skin, which creates the stinging pain you feel. While most belly flops don't cause serious injury, they certainly can.