What causes increased wave drag on a swimmer as their velocity increases in the water?

💡 Explanation

Larger amplitude wave generation leads to increased wave drag on a swimmer because more energy is expended to create and sustain these waves, therefore dissipating the swimmer's kinetic energy, rather than other hydrostatic or surface tension effects.

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