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Salt water is denser that fresh water, so a swimmer (and ships) float higher in saltwater.

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Why is it easier to swim in salty water than normal water?

Because salt water is denser....and rises to the upper so it is easy to float


Why is it easier to swim in sea water then in fresh water?

Because there is salt in sea water and salt makes you float better so is easier to swim.


Why it is so easy to swim in sea water than swimming pool?

Sea water contains lots of dissolved salts. Thus the density of the salty sea water is more than that of water in swimming pools, and the salty water lifts you more than fresh water, which make swimming easier.


Why is it easier to swim in seawater then it is to swim in fresh water?

probally fresh because no salt in mouth or eyes addition: it is easier to float/swim in seawater since seawater is denser than fresh water.


Why it is easier to swim in sea water as compared to fresh water?

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Is it better to swim in fresh or saltwater?

I don't know about health benefits, but...You are more buoyant in salt water, but fresh water feels better on the skin. salty water is the best to swim in because if your ill every year you can swim in it and you will not be ill for a year


Why is it easier to swim in seawater than in river water?

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Why do fishes die in pure water?

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What is easy to swim on beach or pool?

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Why is it easier to swim in dead sea than in river water?

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