When a scuba diver breathes out underwater

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

Problem

When a scuba diver breathes out underwater, small bubbles of used air are expelled from the breathing equipment. As the bubbles rise towards the water surface, their volume increases. Use Boyle's law to explain why this occurs. State any assumptions made.

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