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matter and motion ski jumping


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We hit a 46-meter jumping hill and learned about two old jumping styles: skis together with arms forward ("Superman"), and skis together with arms flapping ("Cranker"). We tested these against our current style, the regular "V." We tested each position three times, and measured our jump distances with a measuring chain. Finally, we recorded each jump with a video camera so we could double check our distances. more...
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