Assuming that the conditions are the same, wind velocity and direction, currents, motion of the waves, etc.
2007-03-22 08:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Interesting, it's even through the first 4 answers. But I'm not sure so I can't break the tie.
It's true the boat will float higher in the sea. But I'm not sure if that's a good thing. It seems that max speed is related to the length of the patch of displaced water at the waterline. You might try asking the Water Sports category.
Since we both have sailing related IDs, we should know.
2007-03-22 11:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by sojsail 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sea. Salt water is denser than fresh water, so the boat will be more buoyant. That means that there will be less surface area exposed to the viscous drag of the water.
2007-03-22 08:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faster in the lake. The water has no salt in it, so it's less dense, so it's easier to move the boat through the water.
2007-03-22 08:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~ On the sea...
~ If my body was able to 'float' in the Dead Sea in Israel, then I feel that the amout of salt in the ocean would be benificial for helping 'lift' to a slight degree, any vessel put into it, thus reducing the 'drag' of the vessel through the ocean...
2007-03-22 09:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by James N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FRESHWATER,because salt water is havyer,and so there is more resistance
2007-03-22 08:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by khachik1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋