Scuba divers can breathe under water

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The La Jolla coast is a popular scuba diving destination. How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time? What are the properties of the air in the tank?

Resources:

Carolina: Scuba Diving and Gas Laws

Type
Phenomena
Subject
Physics

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