Question

When you ice skate, the heat generated by the blade of the skate rubbing against the ice causes some of the ice right under the blade to melt. This water acts like a lubricant under the skate that allows the skate to slide.What causes the ice to melt under the blade?

A) weight
B) friction
C) magnetic energy
D) electromagnetic energy

Answer 1

Friction

Step-by-step explanation:

When an object comes into contact with another object, friction is created, some objects have lower or higher friction when they meet each other, tires and the road for instance. Wheels are designed to lower friction, just as an ice skate is made to glide across the ice.