Outline how drag forces affect swimming performance. (3 marks)
--- 7 WORK AREA LINES (style=lined) ---
Show Answers Only
- Drag forces oppose forward motion, reducing swimming speed and velocity.
- Non-streamlined body positions create considerable drag, making movement more difficult.
- Drag forces run parallel to water flow direction, exerting resistance against the swimmer.
- Greater drag forces require more energy expenditure to maintain swimming speed.
- Streamlined bodies create less drag, allowing more efficient movement through water.
Show Worked Solution
- Drag forces oppose forward motion, reducing swimming speed and velocity.
- Non-streamlined body positions create considerable drag, making movement more difficult.
- Drag forces run parallel to water flow direction, exerting resistance against the swimmer.
- Greater drag forces require more energy expenditure to maintain swimming speed.
- Streamlined bodies create less drag, allowing more efficient movement through water.