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Are Ski Jumpers Cheating with Their 'Long Bar'?

Summary by scientias.nl
Diederik explains how it works. Ski jumping is all about one thing: staying in the air as long as possible. This is possible thanks to lift. A larger surface area pushes away more air and descends more slowly. You see the same thing with a sheet of paper gently drifting downward, while a wad of paper falls immediately. So, it makes sense that […] Want more science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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Diederik explains how it works. Ski jumping is all about one thing: staying in the air as long as possible. This is possible thanks to lift. A larger surface area pushes away more air and descends more slowly. You see the same thing with a sheet of paper gently drifting downward, while a wad of paper falls immediately. So, it makes sense that […] Want more science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

·Middelharnis, Netherlands
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scientias.nl broke the news in Middelharnis, Netherlands on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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