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From: murphy@hou2a.UUCP (R.GANNS)
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Subject: ice and skater
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Date: Fri, 6-Jan-84 15:29:29 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan  6 15:29:29 1984
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Organization: Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ
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           I would guess that the heat of friction may cause ice to melt
           under a skater's blade. As I understand it, pressure alone will
           not cause ice to melt, but may cause it to exhibit plastic flow.

                                         --Rich Ganns