MediumMath and Logic
Can you swim faster in syrup or water?
Riddle
Can you swim faster in syrup or water?
Choose an answer
A.Syrup
B.Water
C.Depends on the swimmer
D.Roughly same
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 11 letters, starting with "R".
Answer
Roughly same
Why this is the answer
The increased friction in syrup is balanced by the increased resistance the water provides for your stroke to push against. Studies (and Mythbusters) confirm this.
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