Biology
Given along side is an experiment intended to demonstrate the action of diaphragm, but some thing has gone wrong.
What is the mistake in the diagram? Explain.
Respiratory System
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Answer
The mistake in the diagram is that the balloons are expanded and air is rushing in when the rubber sheet is pushed upwards. In the correct experiment, when the sheet is pushed upward, the volume is decreased, pressure inside the jar increases and balloons collapse due to air rushing out.
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