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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Wearing a drag suit increases drag forces acting on a swimmer, making it harder to move through the water, which in turn strengthens the swimmer's muscles. In contrast, tight-fitting racing suits reduce drag forces and allow the swimmer to move more effortlessly.