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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 955 MC

A swimming coach notices that one athlete consistently floats with their legs sinking below the surface while another maintains a horizontal position easily. Which factor best explains this difference in flotation ability?

  1. The difference in lung capacity between the two swimmers
  2. The relationship between each swimmer's centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy
  3. The variation in water temperature during training sessions
  4. The difference in swimming stroke technique being used
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Misaligned centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy causes rotation and leg sinking.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Lung capacity has minimal effect.
  • C is incorrect: Temperature doesn’t affect flotation.
  • D is incorrect: Question describes floating, not swimming.

Filed Under: Fluid Mechanics and Force Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5879-10-Flotation/Centre of Buoyancy

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