How do Newton’s laws of motion explain why it is important to keep the ice smooth on a hockey rink so that players can pass a puck as quickly as possible?
Answer
A
Smooth ice reduces the inertia of the hockey puck.
B
Smooth ice increases the force used to accelerate the hockey puck.
C
Smooth ice reduces the unbalanced forces that would slow the hockey puck.
D
Smooth ice decreases the reaction force that the ice exerts on the hockey puck.