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Why is a diver able to cut through water in a swimming pool

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The driver is able to cut through water in the swimming pool because matter is not continuous, but it is made up of particles which have vacant spaces between them moreover, the attractive forces between molecules of water are not very strong. The diver can easily cut through water by applying force to displace water and occupy its place.
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