Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 13 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Problems - Page 387: 33

Answer

33 percent

Work Step by Step

Use the ideal gas model. The amount of gas, n, and the temperature are constant. The value of PV remains constant. The pressure inside the bag equalizes to the pressure of the airplane cabin. $$ P_1V_1= P_2V_2$$ $$V_2=V_1\frac{P_1}{P_2}$$ $$V_2=V_1\frac{1.0atm}{0.75atm}=1.33V_1$$ The bag has expanded by 33 percent.
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