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Why is it impossible to breathe air through an extra-long snorkel (longer than a couple of meters) while swimming under water?
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When we breathe in, we create a vacuum that allows atmospheric pressure to push the air down the snorkel and into our lungs. Show more…
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Why is it impossible to breathe air through an extra-long snorkel (greater than a couple of meters) while swimming under water?
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