Hydromechanics Is a Term Used to Refer to Movement Through

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Multiple Choice

Hydromechanics is a term used to refer to movement through water. It is a function of velocity of movement, surface area of the moving object, and direction of the movement of the immersed object. Which of the following best describes the influence of frontal resistance in water?

• A)It offers resistance to initiation of movement as inertial forces are overcome.
• B)It is the horizontal flow of water passing over a body part in motion that creates drag.
• C)It inhibits movement by resisting forward motion.
• D)It is the force that works in the direction opposite of gravity.

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