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Earth's atmosphere is a layer of gases that surround it, permitting life and protecting life by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation, warming the surface by retaining the heat and mitigating the temperature difference between day and night.
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Why is the pressure inside a soap bubble higher than outside?
The increased pressure is caused by the surface tension between the soap and the surrounding air. This can be seen by a simple equilibrium energy argument. … with the air outside of the bubble. …
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Why is the pressure inside a soap bubble higher than outside?
Apparently, the air inside a soap bubble is under higher pressure than the surrounding air. This is for instance apparent in the sound bubbles make when they burst. …
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Why do bubbles make a sound?
The air pressure inside the (intact) bubble is larger than in the surrounding. … This pressure difference is called Laplace pressure and is caused by the surface tension between the soap film and the air. …