Understanding Archimedes Principle: Observing Bubble Size in Rising Water Column

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As bubbles rise in a deep column of water, their diameter increases due to the decrease in pressure as they ascend. This phenomenon is primarily explained by the principles of gas behavior rather than Archimedes' principle. The relationship between pressure and volume in gases indicates that as external pressure decreases, the volume of the gas (in this case, the bubble) increases. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding static pressure in fluids and how it affects the behavior of rising bubbles. Overall, the increase in bubble size is a result of changing pressure conditions in the water column.
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It`s not to calculate, actually, I am just trying to understand this. I think it has to do with Archimedes Principle, but could anyone explain the following more clearer to me?

"It`s observed that as bubbles rise in a deep column of water, the diameter of the bubbles increases."

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I don't think it's particularly related to Archimedes' principle. Instead, think of the bubble as being an ideal gas. How are pressure and volume related? How does pressure in the fluid change as the bubble rises?
 


does it have to do with Pascal`s then?
 


domyy said:
does it have to do with Pascal`s then?
Not especially. It has to do with static pressure in a fluid. What does it depend on?
 
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