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It is easier to swim in sea water than in river water. Explain the reason.

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Sea water contains salts so its density is more than the density of river water. The weight of a person gets balanced by the less immersed part of his body in sea water as compared to that in river water. Thus, it is easier to swim in sea water than in river water.

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