When is friction in swimming good?

Answer 1

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.

Answer

When 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.

Answer 2

Friction 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.

Answer 3

Friction 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

Answer 4

friction is very important in swimming as it is under the water without friction a person cannot swim well their grip will be damage