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....

Answer 1

Wearing a drag suit creates more hydrodynamic drag due to its loose, baggy fabric, increasing resistance against the swimmer's body as they move through the water, whereas a tight-fitting racing suit minimizes drag for streamlined movement. Practicing in a drag suit allows swimmers to build greater strength and endurance as they must exert more effort to overcome the increased resistance, enhancing their performance when they switch to a racing suit.