Eli5: how does salt water “carry you” more than sweet water? 686 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K August 10, 2021 0 Comments What does the salt do? How does it change the way I float and swim and why is it easier. In: Physics 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 10, 2021 0 Comments Salt water is denser than fresh water. Since floating is a function of how much water your bodyweight displaces, in a denser fluid you’ll displace less of it for a given weight and thus you’ll float higher and easier. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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