Question

Why the swimmer push the water backward​

Answer 1

to go propele themselves across the water

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

Swimmers push water backwards to propel forwards. In other words, swimmers push their hands and legs against water to move forward. This is stated in the third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.