If a scuba diver inhales 0.50 L of air at a depth of 100. ft and 4.0 atm pressure, what volume does this air occupy at the surface of the water, assuming air pressure is 1.0 atm? When a scuba diver must make a rapid ascent to the surface, he is told to exhale slowly as he ascends. How does your result support this recommendation?

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If a scuba diver inhales 0.50 L of air at a depth of 100. ft
and 4.0 atm pressure, what volume does this air occupy at
the surface of the water, assuming air pressure is 1.0 atm?
When a scuba diver must make a rapid ascent to the
surface, he is told to exhale slowly as he ascends. How
does your result support this recommendation?

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