Bobsled

Question 1

What is the primary material used for the runners of a bobsled, designed to reduce friction on the ice?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Aluminum

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Titanium

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Carbon fiber

Question 2

In a four-person bobsled event, how many athletes are typically in the sled?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Two

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Three

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Five

Question 3

What is the term for the person who steers the bobsled down the track?

Accepted Answer

Pilot

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Driver

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Captain

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Navigator

Question 4

During the start of a bobsled race, the team must push the sled to gain initial momentum. This phase is crucial and relies heavily on:

Accepted Answer

Explosive leg strength and coordination

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Long-distance running endurance

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Flexibility and stretching routines

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A well-practiced synchronized dance routine

Question 5

Bobsled tracks are characterized by their icy surface and:

Accepted Answer

Steep, banked curves

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Gentle, rolling hills

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Flat, straightaways

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A series of trampoline-like sections

Question 6

What is the typical weight limit for a four-person bobsled, including the crew, to ensure fair competition?

Accepted Answer

Around 630 kg

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Around 350 kg

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Around 500 kg

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Around 1000 kg

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a standard discipline within Olympic bobsledding?

Accepted Answer

Monobob (one-person)

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Two-man

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Two-woman

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Four-man

Question 8

The aerodynamic design of a bobsled is critical for maximizing speed. Which part of the sled is most influenced by its shape?

Accepted Answer

The overall body and fairing

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The steering mechanism

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The brake bar

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The runners

Question 9

What is the primary force that accelerates a bobsled down the track?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Propulsion from the crew's push

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Aerodynamic lift

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A hidden rocket booster disguised as a snack bar

Question 10

In bobsledding, what is the term for a section of the track where the ice is intentionally made rougher or less smooth?

Accepted Answer

A 'slow zone' or 'drag section'

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A 'speed bump'

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A 'grip strip'

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A 'surprise dance floor'