Question

Why do we feel lighter while swimming in a pool of water?

Answer 1

1. We feel lighter in a pool of water because an upward buoyant force is acted on our body by the water.
2. As we swim, we feel lighter or a little weightless. This is because our body is immersed in water whether fully or partially.
3. As per Archimedes principle, the water exerts an upward force or buoyant force on our body. This is because the weight of our body in water is equal to the apparent weight.