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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which force slows down an ice skater moving over the surface of an ice rink?

OpenStudy (shamim):

Is it frictional force

OpenStudy (egenriether):

I agree with shamim's answer. I would also say wind, since the friction of ice is so low, it would also become significant.

OpenStudy (theeric):

I think the answer would be "friction force" as others said. For more, the pressure on the ice will cause it to melt easier, I think, and so you be sliding on water and ice. Also, you indent the ice, so there is a slight pushback.|dw:1373515302238:dw|

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