Question

As a diver descends, compression of the wet suit __________ the suit's insulating properties

A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Maintains
D) Depends on the material

Answer 1

Compression of the wet suit decreases the suit's insulating properties as a diver descends.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a diver descends, compression of the wet suit decreases the suit's insulating properties.

When a diver descends, the pressure increases, causing the air inside the suit to compress. This compression reduces the thickness of the air layer between the diver's body and the outside water. As a result, the insulating properties of the wet suit decrease because there is less air to act as an insulator.

Therefore, the correct answer is B) Decreases.