Answer:
–2.23 L
Explanation:
We'll begin by calculating the final volume. This can be obtained as follow:
Initial pressure (P₁) = 1.03 atm
Initial volume (V₁) = 3.62 L
Final pressure (P₂) = 2.68 atm
Final volume (V₂) =?
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
1.03 × 3.62 = 2.68 × V₂
3.7286 = 2.68 × V₂
Divide both side by 2.68
V₂ = 3.7286 / 2.68
V₂ = 1.39 L
Finally, we shall determine the change in volume. This can be obtained as follow:
Initial volume (V₁) = 3.62 L
Final volume (V₂) = 1.39 L
Change in volume (ΔV) =?
ΔV = V₂ – V₁
ΔV = 1.39 – 3.62
ΔV = –2.23 L
Thus, the change in the volume of her lung is –2.23 L.
NOTE: The negative sign indicate that the volume of her lung reduced as she goes below the surface!
