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What is the pressure inside an alveolus having a radius of

Chapter 11, Problem 54

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Problem 54PE

What is the pressure inside an alveolus having a radius of 2.50×10−4 m if the surface tension of the fluid-lined wall is the same as for soapy water? You may assume the pressure is the same as that created by a spherical bubble.

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QUESTION:

Problem 54PE

What is the pressure inside an alveolus having a radius of 2.50×10−4 m if the surface tension of the fluid-lined wall is the same as for soapy water? You may assume the pressure is the same as that created by a spherical bubble.

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Solution 54PE:

Step 1 of 2:-

        The goal is to find the inside pressure of the alveolus.

        The radius of the alveolus is given as, .

        The surface tension can be assumed to be the same as the surface tension of soapy water, which is,

        .

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