Problem 7: A 65-kg man floats in freshwater with 3.2% of his volume above water when his lungs are empty, and 5.1% of his volume above water when his lungs are full.

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Problem 7: A 65-kg man floats in freshwater with 3.2% of his volume above water when his lungs are empty, and 5.1% of his
volume above water when his lungs are full.
Calculate the volume of air, in liters, that he inhales (this is called his lung capacity). Neglect the weight of air in his lungs.
Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
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air
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7: A 65-kg man floats in freshwater with 3.2% of his volume above water when his lungs are empty, and 5.1% of his volume above water when his lungs are full. Calculate the volume of air, in liters, that he inhales (this is called his lung capacity). Neglect the weight of air in his lungs. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. V air
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