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Why it is easier for a person to swim in sea water than in fresh water?

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The density of seawater is $1.03 g / m L$ whereas that of fresh water is $1 g / m L$ .
So, the body of a man experiences a greater buoyant force in seawater than in fresh water.
Hence, it is easier for a man to swim in seawater than in fresh water.

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