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How is physics applied to swimming?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

1st Law: You must paddle to move. If the force of your stroke exceeds fluid friction you will accelerate. If the force of your stroke is less than fluid friction you will slow down. If the force of your stroke equals the fluid friction you will

swim at constant speed. You must exert force on the wall of the pool (flip

turn) to change direction. 2nd Law: The acceleration of your stroke is defined by F = MA where F is the

net force of your stroke and M is your mass 3rd Law: The force of your stroke on the water is equal to the force of the

water on your stroke.

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13y ago

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