Multiple Choice
Suppose that a bubble of helium (a monatomic gas) rising from the bottom of the ocean expands in volume by a factor of 8 by the time it reaches the surface [where the pressure is 1 atmosphere (atm) ]. Assume that the bubble rises so fast that it expands essentially adiabatically. What was the pressure on the gas at the depth where it formed (in atmospheres) ?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E) 32 atm
F) Other (specify)
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