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Explain why you hear a swoosh sound when you open a can containing a carbonated drink. Which gas law applies.

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Explanation:

The fizz that bubbles up when you crack open a can of soda is carbon dioxide gas (CO2). Soft drink manufacturers add this tingling froth by forcing carbon dioxide and water into your soda at high pressures—up to 1,200 pounds per square inch

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