The pressure P and volume V of an expanding gas are related by the formula PV^b =c, where b and C are constants (this holds in adiabatic expansion, with or without loss). Find the dP/dt if b=1.6, P=10 kPa, V=60 cm^3, and dV/dt =80 cm^3/min. (Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed).

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The pressure P and volume V of an expanding gas are related by the formula PV^b =c, where b and C are constants (this holds in adiabatic expansion, with or without loss). Find the dP/dt if b=1.6, P=10 kPa, V=60 cm^3, and dV/dt =80 cm^3/min. (Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed).

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