WONDER #1538: Why Do We Swing Our Arms When We Walk?

Question 1 of 3

Swinging your arms while walking is what?

  1. useless
  2. pointless
  3. wasteful
  4. efficient

Question 2 of 3

During normal arm swinging, which arm moves forward when you step forward with your right foot?

  1. left
  2. right
  3. both
  4. neither

Question 3 of 3

Not moving your arms while walking will use how much energy compared to normal arm swinging?

  1. more
  2. less
  3. the same
  4. can't be calculated

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