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How would the density of air at the bottom of a deep mine shaft compare to the density of the atmosphere at the surface of the ground?
To compare: The density of air at the bottom of a deep mine shaft compared to the density of the atmosphere at the surface of the ground.
Answer to Problem 33A
The air at the bottom of a deep mine shaft is denser.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
With the decreasing depth, the pressure is more exerted on the surrounding air.
The air at the bottom of a deep mine shaft is deep underground and has a lesser volume of air. Since the air is highly compressed with the depth. The more depth increases, the more pressure is exerted on the air.
Conclusion:
Thus, the air is denser at the bottom of a deep mine shaft.
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