Question:

A bubble rises from the bottom of a lake \(90\) m deep. On reaching the surface, its volume becomes \((\text{Atmospheric pressure is }10\text{ m of water})\)

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Pressure in water increases with depth; total pressure at depth \(h\) equals atmospheric pressure plus liquid pressure.
  • \(4\) times
  • \(8\) times
  • \(10\) times
  • \(3\) times
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
For a gas bubble, assuming temperature remains constant, Boyle's law is applied: \[ P_1V_1=P_2V_2 \]

Step 1:
Depth of lake is: \[ 90\text{ m} \]

Step 2:
Atmospheric pressure is equivalent to: \[ 10\text{ m of water} \]

Step 3:
Pressure at the bottom of the lake: \[ P_1=90+10=100\text{ m of water} \]

Step 4:
Pressure at the surface: \[ P_2=10\text{ m of water} \]

Step 5:
By Boyle's law: \[ P_1V_1=P_2V_2 \] \[ 100V_1=10V_2 \] \[ V_2=10V_1 \]

Step 6:
Therefore, the volume becomes \(10\) times. \[ \boxed{10\text{ times}} \]
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