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Fun physics activity!

Homework Statement


Under the conditions of normal activity an adult inhales about 1.1l of air during each inhalation. Using a stopwtch, determien the time for one of your own inhalations (avg several to get two significant digits) and hence estimate the volume flow in m^3/s through your trachea during inhalation. the diameter of adult human trachea is 25mm


Homework Equations


q=m^3/s


The Attempt at a Solution



What is a proper or normal average for this kind of thing? I think my answer might be off lol ! i just want to get a good average, tell me what yours is! its kinda fun isn't it!?
 
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I got 0.3m^3/s does it make sense?
 


What time are you using for your inhalations?