Scuba diver with lung capacity of 5.5L inhales lungful of air at depth of 50m an
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Question
Scuba diver with lung capacity of 5.5L inhales lungful of air at depth of 50m and a pressure of 6.0atm If the diver were to ascend to the surface where the pressure is 1atm while holding her breath, to what volume would the air in her lungs expand? Scuba diver with lung capacity of 5.5L inhales lungful of air at depth of 50m and a pressure of 6.0atm If the diver were to ascend to the surface where the pressure is 1atm while holding her breath, to what volume would the air in her lungs expand? If the diver were to ascend to the surface where the pressure is 1atm while holding her breath, to what volume would the air in her lungs expand?Explanation / Answer
Using, P1V1 = P2V2
with,
V2 is the new expanded volume = 6 atm x 5.5 L /1 atm = 33 L in the lungs