why is it easier to move your hand through air than through water?
(particle theory)
2006-11-12 06:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by cindy 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the particles of water are far more closely packed than the particles of air. air is mostly empty space and therefore with fewer particles colliding with your hand, its going to be much easier to move your hand through the air than water.
2006-11-12 06:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the particles of water are far more closely packed than the particles of air. air is mostly empty space and therefore with fewer particles colliding with your hand, its going to be much easier to move your hand through the air than water
2006-11-12 15:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Nabil K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The particles in the air are much further apart than those of water.
2006-11-12 14:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have particles, they r closer together in the water. Your hand has to work hard to get through/around them. Air paticles r always moving away from each other and bouncing off each other, so u can easily get around them.
2006-11-12 14:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring the cohesiveness of water, water is 17 times denser than air, so you must displace 17 times the mass. Water has a natural tendency to hold together. That adds to its resistance.
2006-11-12 14:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the matierals that water has in it is more effected or more stronger than air cause air is gas and gas isn't as effective as the matierials in water and water is harder to move you hand through it than air
2006-11-12 14:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by dogloverfav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋