If someone takes a breath and the lungs expand from 3.8 L to 5.0 L in volume, an

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If someone takes a breath and the lungs expand from 3.8 L to 5.0 L in volume, and the initial pressure was 755 mm Hg, what is the pressure (in mm Hg) inside the lungs before any additional air is pulled in?

Question 2 (of 12) 2. 100 points 3 attempts left Check my work Enter your answer in the provided box. Report prob If someone takes a breath and the lungs expand from 3.8 L to 5.0 L in volume, and the initial pressure was 755 mm Hg, what is the pressure (in mm Hg) inside the lungs before any additional air is pulled in? ??]mm Hg

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Answer:-

P1 = 755 mmHg

P2 = ?

V1 = 3.8 L

V2 = 5.0

So, P1V1 = P2V2

P2 = P1V1/V2

= 755 x 3.8/5.0

= 573.8 mm Hg

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