Day 3

I researched the science behind bobsledding.

- Bobsledders need to have a good understanding of precision and
physics in order to maximize their velocity.
- Moving the sled side to side creates friction, slowing it down. The
team must keep the sled moving forward and straight to maintain
maximum speed.
- Sleds experience 5G (5x the force of normal gravity) while flying down
the hill.
- A strong push at the beginning, before they get into the sled, can
cause the sled to go much faster as it progresses down the hill.
- The gravity is constant for everyone, no matter their weight or mass,
so trying to become heavier or lighter is fruitless.
- Bobsleds are designed to reduce drag on the way down, and sledders
can also reduce resistance. They can sit in a certain formation and/or
wear body suits made of a light material so the sled has minimal
resistance.
- Having a sled that is nearly as heavy as the weight limit allows is
essential because it can increase the momentum of it.
All of these contribute to the sled’s overall velocity (the speed of
something in one specific direction). Friction, a lightweight sled, bad
formation inside of the sled, poor precision, and more can cause a lack
of speed compared to other bobsledding competitors. They also
experience severely increased gravity due to the amount of momentum
they have while going down the hill.
Possibly the most important part of a bobsledding race is the initial
push. A weak push can put you at a disadvantage right off the bat, and
will most certainly lose you the game if you are versing skilled sledders.
A push with a great amount of force is essential if you plan on finishing
first. Pushing it directly forward is a necessity as well, so having great
precision would definitely help.
Sources: Stevespanglerscience. “The Science of Bobsledding at the Olympics.” Steve Spangler
Science, Stevespanglerscience Https://Www.stevespanglerscience.com/Wp-
Content/Uploads/2017/07/Steve-Spangler-Science-Logo-435.Png, 16 Feb. 2010,
www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/2010/02/16/the-science-of-bobsledding-at-the-olympics/. And
Wilson, Tracy V. “How Bobsledding Works.” HowStuffWorks, HowStuffWorks, 13 Feb. 2006,
adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/bobsled4.htm.

Day 4
In Seoul, you can:
 Visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace
 Go to the Bukhansan National Park
 Learn about Korean history at the Grevin Museum or The
National Folk Museum of Korea.
 Ride the Korean Train Express (KTX)

South Koreans speak the Korean language, and some groups speak
Mandarin Chinese as well.
South Korea is a land of many mountains; unfortunately, these
mountains take up much land that could be used for farming. Only 30%
of South Korea’s total land is fertile, creating the need for “creative
irrigation” (www.newworldencyclopedia.org)
On the day the Olympics start, February 10th ,2018, it will be a high of 3
degrees Celsius and a low of 9 degrees Celsius.
The city the Olympics in 2018 are taking place in, Pyeongchang, spent
approximately 13 billion dollars on the 2018 Olympics.
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The First Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, and were
evidently hosted by France, in 1924. The Winter Olympics was
considered separate to the “regular” (Summer) Olympic Games, yet still
boasted a decent 258 athletes and 16 countries. These countries
included (in alphabetical order): Austria, Belgium, Canada,
Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Latvia,
Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, and
Yugoslavia.

At these games, athletes could participate in Bobsleighing, Curling, Ice

Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Nordic Skiing, Military Patrol,
Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, and Ski Jumping. In order of
most medals to least, Norway, Finland, Austria Switzerland, the United
States, Great Britain, Sweden, Canada, France, and Belgium all
participated in these events. So far 11 countries have held the Winter
Olympics (12 including Pyeongchang 2018), well over half the countries
that participated in the first games.

As for memorable years, I would have to say that the years with the
most historical significance are the 1924, 1980, and 1988. 1924 because
it was the first ever Winter Olympics, 1988 because that was the year
the U.S boycotted the Winter Olympics due to the Soviet invasion of
Afghanistan; that year the games took place in Moscow, the Soviet
capital. Lastly, but certainly not least, 1988 because it introduced
perhaps the most beloved Olympic athlete to date; Eddie the Eagle.