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Because hair causes a small amount of drag and slows them down.
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Why do swimmers go faster when they shave?
It reduces the drag of his or her, guys shave too, legs or arms
Is shaving butt cheeks a sign of being gay?
No. Competitive swimmers often shave off all their body hair, because hair can cause additional drag when moving through the water.
Why do people wear swim hats?
Either they don't want to get their hair wet or their hair slows them down and they want to swim faster. That's the same reason olympic swimmers shave their arms and legs.
Why do top swimmers often shave their heads?
It makes them swim a bit faster because the water does not have to go through there hair. That's why people also wear swimming caps.
Is it gay for guys to shave their legs?
Not necessary. Some swimmers shave their legs and entire body for less resistance in the water.
Why do swimmers shave their entire body?
They shave their entire body so they can move through the water faster.-Lack of hair has nothing to do with speed for swimmers (or very little). When you shave your body, you are not only removing hair, but the layer of dead skin cells on the top of your skin as well. The idea is to remove all of the gunk and buildup on your skin so that when you enter the water, it feels different. Basically, all of the stimulation gives your body a shot of endorphins when you dive into the pool (kind of like steroids, without the drugs). That is why people swim faster after just shaving.
What are some of the ways that competitive swimmers can decrease the amount of friction between themselves and the water through which the swim?
Most competitive swimmers will shave all body hair except the hair on their heads to lessen the amount of friction between themselves and the water. They also might wear a swimsuit that reflects water instead of soaking it up.
To cut hair with a razor?
to cut hair with a razor ... shave
Did Katie price shave her hair off her head?
No, Katie didn't shave her hair.
Is lift force in water a friction?
Drag is a type of friction will cause an extra exertion of energy while moving in the water. Swimmers shave all the hair from their bodies, and use swim caps to prevent their hair from causing drag to gain more time.
Do Sprouse twins shave their pubic hair?
Haha ! Hi dude this is Cole and yes we shave our pubic hair ;)
Why bike do shave their legs?
they shave because the hair will slow them down
