Bubble Hydrodynamics: Find Numerical Solution to Air Bubble at 20m Depth

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The discussion revolves around the dynamics of an air bubble rising through water from a depth of 20 meters to 5 meters. Participants are exploring the effects of pressure changes on the bubble's volume and the forces acting on it, with a focus on numerical methods for finding acceleration and velocity.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between pressure and volume as the bubble rises, referencing the ideal gas law. Questions arise regarding how to calculate the bubble's velocity and acceleration, as well as the implications of buoyant force and displaced liquid.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with some participants suggesting methods to calculate the bubble's volume at different depths and others expressing uncertainty about how to derive velocity and acceleration. There is an acknowledgment that numerical solutions are needed, but no consensus has been reached on the specific calculations.

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Participants note that the temperature of the water is constant and that the weight of the bubble is negligible compared to the displaced liquid. There is a mention of the need for numerical methods to find certain values, indicating constraints in the problem-solving approach.

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Diver at a depth of 20 m below the water breaths 1 liter of air. With what acceleration the air bubble begins to move against the surface ,how his speed varies with time and what is its volume at a depth of 5 m? The water temperature is 20° C. Part of a solution will be need to find numerically.

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As the bubble rises, pressure on it decreases. Volume increases.
Bouncy force on the bubble depends on the displaced liquid. As bubble rises volume increases, bouncy force increases. Hence the velocity of the bubble increases.
Since temperature of the water remains constant, you can find the volume at 5 m by using P1V1 = P2V2. Here P1 and P2 are the total pressure at 20m and 5 m.
 
But, how do you get velocity of a bubble?
 
Nobody knows how you get a velocity and acceleration of a bubble?
 
Part of a solution will be need to find numerically

So they are not expecting the values of velocity and accceleration.
If you want you can find out, net force on the bubble is the weight of the displaced water which is not constant. Weight of the bubble is negligible compared to the weight of the displaced liquid. You can find the weight of the bubble at the depth of 5 m by knowing the volume and density of the air at 20 degree C. Now see whether you can proceed.
 

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