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If you're in competitive swimming, friction will only slow you down, so the answer is no.
However, without it, you'll simply fall like a rock to the bottom of the pool or ocean or wherever you're swimming. So if you're just swimming for survival, then it will be desirable.
AnswerWhen an object is moving through a fluid, the term is "drag" not friction, and no drag is not desirable which is why swimmers remove all the hair on their bodies. Buoyancy keeps you from sinking not friction; friction is a reaction force.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoFriction is good in swimming when you are having to move in the water because of this thing called fluid friction. This makes you able to move your arms in and out of the water and push your self forward.
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∙ 12y agoFriction plays a hugeeee role in swimming, as well as gravity and the water. Friction is the keys source that prevents you from swimming fast, so does the water. As you move trough the water your body rubs agaist it it creates friction. Gravity keeps you under and you create friction while swimming up. The less the swim wear the less the friction, that is why swim stars only wear speed-os and also thats why they shave all the hair on there body's. The less the hair the less the frition
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∙ 11y agofriction is very important in swimming as it is under the water without friction a person cannot swim well their grip will be damage
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Is there any friction besides fluid friction in swimming?
There is 'skin friction' also know as drag. There is also lubricated friction.
Is a dolphin gliding through the water using or reducing friction?
A dolphin's shape reduces the friction it encounters when swimming greatly, but it is still exposed to friction, and as a result will slow down if it stops swimming.
How friction related to swimming?
Friction is related to swimming because the water is constantly working against the force of the swimmer and therefore reducing their speed and acceleration. If there was no friction then many of the world's physics would be completely different.
How does friction affect the outcome of swimming?
Friction is when two objects are pressed against each other, this means when swimming you and the water are creating friction. It is best for you to look up what is friction before you ask this because it makes more sense and you will be able to figure out the answer yourself.
Do you want more or less fluid friction while swimming?
You want less friction. Then you will go faster.
What kind of friction occures as fish swims through water?
there is no friction because air isn't friction and there is nothing else that makes a fish stop swimming.
How streamline body of fish helps in swimming?
The streamline shape of a fish has lower friction. Also, vortices form from the movement of the tail which save energy when swimming
The type of friction that exists for a shark swimming in the ocean is?
Fluid friction is the type that exists for a shark swimming in the ocean. It's related to drag force, which affects objects moving through water.
What are forces that affect swimming?
There is friction in the water. There is also resistance from water.
What causes a decrease in the hose pressure in swimming pool cleaners?
Friction
Is swimming a fricton?
Yes. In physics, the types of friction include: static friction, sliding friction, rolling friction, and fluid friction. Water has fluid friction. This is considerably less than static friction, but it's there. Fluid friction also includes other liquids and air (things that flow).
What are advantages of fluid friction?
One would be........ A swimmer swimming through water
