As a research submersible ascends

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter · Thermal Properties of Matter

Problem

As a research submersible ascends, a trapped air bubble inside a rigid-walled observation tube experiences changing environmental conditions but no gas leaks occur. Using thermodynamic reasoning, explain why the quantity PV/TPV/T for the bubble remains constant throughout the ascent.

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