Dancing on Ice: Why is Ice Slippery? | 2014 Winter Olympics | We The Curious

Without ice the Sochi Winter Olympics wouldn't happen. But why not? How does an ice skate work? Join Ross Exton as he investigates the physics of ice-skating, and the secret of regelation.

This video was presented by: Ross Exton
Produced by: Ross Exton & Seamus Foley
Slow motion photography by: Sol Taan http://soltaan.tv
Special thanks to: Suzanne Shaw, Matt Evers & ITV's Dancing on Ice, 2014
Live Science Team: Heather Nichol
Skaters: Jodie Elliott & Jazz Davies
Thanks to: Jimmy, volunteer

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