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Which law is being demonstrated when a swimmer moves forward through the water?

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Newton’s third law of motion
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Answer:

Newton's Third Law of Motion:

In swimming, this can relate this concept to the standard hand/arm stroke when the hand travels downward in the water and then backwards to propel the swimmer forward. In creating an equal and opposite reaction, the swimmer is kept afloat and propelled forward.

Step-by-step explanation:

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