At 1.0 atm, the air in a pilot's lungs occupies 0.50 L.The pilot ascends to an altitude where the pressure is 0.35 atm.If the pilot holds her breath during her ascent, what is the new volume of the air in the pilot's lungs?

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Using Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), where P1 = 1.0 atm, V1 = 0.50 L, and P2 = 0.35 atm, we can solve for V2: V2 = (P1V1)/P2 = (1.0 atm * 0.50 L) / 0.35 atm = 1.4 L.

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