the pressure inside and outside the container.
2. The Popping of a Balloon
When we try to squeeze a balloon, we are actually trying to lessen the volume
of the gas inside, which increases the pressure. Since the balloon cannot
withstand the added pressure, it bursts.
3. The increase in the Size of Bubbles as They Rise to the Surface
We all have seen movies showing scuba divers breathing underwater and
bubbles growing as they rise to the surface. This is a good example of
Boyle's Law in nature. We know that the deeper we dive in the sea, the more
the pressure is. Therefore, as the bubbles rise to the surface, the pressure
decreases and accordingly, the volume increases.
4. Death of Deep Sea Creatures Due to the Change in Pressure
Another sea related example would be of the deep sea creatures dying i
they are brought to the surface of the sea. Deep sea fishes adapt t
high pressure of the deep sea. Their bodies are built to counter the ¢
water pressure. When brought to the surface, the pressure “a
is greater than the pressure of the surrounding water; thus, bal
disturbed and the membranes of their bladders and cells
increase in volume.
Popping of Ears at High Altitude os
_ Weoften feel a very uneasy pain in our ears a
d descending, This is due to the imbalance
® the ear drums. When the
resis
‘altA more life-dependent example of Boyle’s Law is below the
diaphragm moves downward, allowing the lungs to have an in
volume when we inhale. This decreases the pressure inside the lungs so.
that the pressure is less than the outer pressure, Consequently, it results in
forcing the air into the lungs. The diaphragm moves upward and decreases
the volume of the lungs when we exhale, This increases the pressure inside
the lungs above the pressure on the outside of the lungs so that gases are
forced out of the lungs. Of course, all of this is absolutely automatic and we
take this important cycle which is performed hundreds of times a day for
granted until we receive a sharp blow to that region that briefly paralyzes the
muscle of the diaphragm.
A few very interesting examples regarding Charles’ Law in everyday life
are discussed below:
. Deodorant Cans
When you use a pressured deodorant can of any sort and spray for a few
seconds, the can tends to become cooler. This is a perfect example of Charles’
Law. When you spray the can, the liquid spray of the can is released,therefore,
decreasing the pressure inside it a bit. Since the can’s volume does not
change, the temperature decreases, showing the fact that with the decrease
in pressure, the temperature falls proportionally.
. Ping Pong Balls
Little children come up with ingenious ways of mending their toys. One of
them is removing the dent from a ping pong ball.When a ping pong ball gets
smashed without being punctured, the best solution is to dip it fora while
in warm water. Since the air inside the ball tries to match the temperature of
the water outside, pressure builds up, as a result, popping the dented part
back into place.This shows how an increase in the temperature causes 2
proportional increase in the pressure according to Charles Law.
Exploding Beer/Soda Cans
“Store in a cool, dry place” is labelled on beer or soda cans and bo
"reasons that these cans have a lot of artificial pressure stored in
: }osed to direct sunlight/heat, the pressure inside the czdu
Hot Air Balloons
@ to the increase in pressure
Balloonists apply the principle of Charles’
Its volume increases as the air inside the b ri i:
air decreases as the air inside the balloon haateee
increase in the density of the air inside the balloon i
less than that of cold air. The difference in density bet
outside the balloon makes the hot air balloon rise.
. Weather Balloons
Weather balloons are launched from weather statio
daily. The balloon begins in the earth at a certain pres
volume, and upon its accent, all three of these variabl
to the surroundings.
An interesting example regarding Gay-Lussac is Le
discussed below:
The Operation of a Pressure Cooker
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t is the relationship b
re of gas. :
c. Itis the relationship between pressure and temperature at a co
volume of gas.
d. None of the above
etween volume and temperature
2. How does a hot air ballloon fly?
‘a. Due to the difference of the density of the air outsi
b. Due to the difference of the balloon’s shape
c. Due to the difference between the pressure in
balloon
d, Due to the movement of the wind
ide the balloon
side and outside the
3, Which of the following applies Boyle's Law?
a. Pressure change ina syringe
b. Bursting of a balloon
¢. Ourdiaphragm mechanism |
d. Allofthe above
4, Why are beer and soda products labeled “Store in a cool, dry place”?
a. Direct sunlight or heat tends to increase the temperature inside, m
the pressure increase and causing the explosion.
the pressure decrease and causing explosion.
: we Direct sinlight or heat tends to decrease the temperature,
e increase that causes explosion.. does a pressure cooker operate?
a By heating it at constant vol temperat
to increase ee "
b. By heating |
to increase
c Byheatingit at constant pressure
rece nd amount of gas, causing the|
d, By heating it at constant pressure and
of gas to increase
at constant pressure and volume, causing the
‘temperature, causing
7, During what weather condition is playing football the best?
a. Duringa cold season
b, During summer
During rainy days
d. Anytime of the year
ou are inside an airplane that is:
best practice when y
| & What is the
to land?
a. Drink water. < Drink coffee.
d, Eat candies.
b, Eatrice.3. Ifyou squeeze a balloon to one-third of its volume, what do you think wif
happen to the pressure inside it?
4. What makes a hot air balloon rise? What law supports your answer?
5. Why do you think do balloon:
sunlight or heat?
's Pop when they are too much expo