Multiple choice

A diver is able to cut through water in a swimming pool because

  1. water particles are very small

  2. water particles have high potential energy

  3. the force of attraction among the particles of water is less

  4. water particles have high kinetic energy
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Explanation

A diver is able to cut through water in a swimming pool because the force of attraction among the particles is less. If the force had been strong, the diver would not have been able to cut that force. Moreover, the particles of water are continuously moving with some kinetic energy (although the magnitude of kinetic energy is not very high). They don’t possess potential energy.

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