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Question 37

An underwater diver breathes air from a scuba cylinder.

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The cylinder has a volume of 10 litres10\text{ litres}10 litres and contains air compressed to 150 times normal atmospheric pressure. The air is released to the diver at normal atmospheric pressure. The diver consumes air at a rate of 12 litres12\text{ litres}12 litres per minute (measured at normal atmospheric pressure).

Calculate the maximum duration (in minutes) that the diver can breathe under water using this cylinder.

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b.

As the diver breathes out, air bubbles are released and rise toward the surface. Explain why these bubbles expand as they rise.

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