Question

Suppose you are swimming forward in a swimming pool with a butterfly stroke. Are you doing any work?

• A. Yes
• B. No

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Yes

Yes, According to the definition of work done, a work is done when a force is applied to an object and then the object is moved through a distance.

For example, when you lift a load, you are applying a force over a distance so you are doing work. While swimming also, you are applying muscle force and moving forward. Hence a work is done by you.