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Why is it easier to swim in sea water than in a river?

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Due to the presence of salt dissolved in sea water, its density is more than that of river water. Due to the greater density of sea water it exerts a stronger buoyant force on a swimmer than what is exerted by river water. Hence, it is easier to swin in sea water than in a river.
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