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Snijders, Max (2016)

On the presence of a liquid water layer during ice skating

Bachelor thesis | Natuurkunde (BSc)

In this project the presence and characteristics of a (lubricating) water layer during ice skating were studied. A water layer of several micrometers in thickness was found, influenced by parameters such as the normal force on the skate, the speed at which the skate moves and the temperature of the ice and the temperature of the skate. Various improvements to the setup have been implemented and are described in this work. Theoretical models of the problem have been refined and used to allow for more direct measurements of the water layer thickness. Lastly, an outlook is given which provides a future student with a starting point for a new project.

Ice skating

Water

Electrical Impedance

Water layer

Author

Snijders, Max

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Supervisors

Oosterkamp, Tjerk H.

ECTS Credits

3

Language

en