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Many competitive swimmers practice in loose-fitting, baggy swimsuits called drag suits. In 1–2 sentences, explain how, in terms of the forces acting on a swimmer, wearing a drag suit differs from wearing a tight-fitting racing suit, and why practicing in a drag suit can make a swimmer stronger.(2 points)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A loose drag suit increases the water resistance (form and skin-friction drag) opposing the swimmer’s motion compared with a tight racing suit, so the swimmer must generate greater propulsive force and power to maintain speed. Training against that extra opposing force makes the muscles adapt (greater strength and power), improving performance when the drag is later reduced.