the length of the boat the height of sides of the boat the weight of the rowers in the boat the number of people rowing in the boat
Rowing a boat forward requires a force that will overcome friction from water and wind. Which factor most helps overcome the forces working against the boat?

Options:
- the length of the boat
- the height of sides of the boat
- the weight of the rowers in the boat
- the number of people rowing in the boat

the number of people rowing in the boat