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A diver releases an air bubble of volume 3.0 cm3 from a depth of 18 m below the surface of a lake, where the temperature is 9.0 ∘C. Part A What is the volume of the bubble when it reaches just below the surface of the lake, where the temperature is 22 ∘C?

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Step-by-step explanation:

We shall apply gas law formula to get the solution .

P₁ V₁ / T₁ = P₂ V₂ / T₂

P₁ = 10⁵ + 18 x 10³ x 9.8 where 10⁵ Pa is atmospheric pressure at surface

= 1.764 x 10⁵ + 10⁵

= 2.764 x 10⁵

2.764 x 10⁵ x 3 / ( 273 + 9 ) = 10⁵ x V₂ / ( 273 + 22 )

V₂ = 8.67 cm³

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