: How do dolphins and fishes hitch a ride on the trail of a boat?

Question

: How do dolphins and fishes hitch a ride on the trail of a boat?

In: Physics

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Marine animals swim in the water. Boats produce localized motion in the water, called a wake. Marine animals are very sensitive to water motion, and they notice the effect boats have on the water, and sometimes exploit it.