Physics of Diving Quiz
- What principle explains why a diver’s buoyancy changes at different depths?
- A) Archimedes’ Principle
- B) Pascal’s Law
- C) Newton’s Third Law
- D) Boyle’s Law
- Boyle’s Law relates to which aspects of diving?
- A) Buoyancy and depth
- B) Pressure and volume
- C) Temperature and volume
- D) Density and depth
- What happens to air consumption as a diver descends deeper?
- A) Increases
- B) Decreases
- C) Remains the same
- D) Fluctuates unpredictably
- According to Henry’s Law, what happens to the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid as pressure increases?
- A) Increases
- B) Decreases
- C) Remains the same
- D) Becomes toxic
- Which law explains why a diver must equalize their ears as they descend?
- A) Boyle’s Law
- B) Charles’ Law
- C) Dalton’s Law
- D) Archimedes’ Principle
- What is the primary cause of nitrogen narcosis?
- A) Decreased oxygen levels at depth
- B) Increased nitrogen absorption under pressure
- C) Rapid ascent to the surface
- D) Cold water temperatures
- What effect does increased pressure have on the density of air in a scuba tank?
- A) Increases density
- B) Decreases density
- C) No effect
- D) Makes it more humid
- Dalton’s Law is important in diving because it helps to understand:
- A) Buoyancy control
- B) Partial pressures of gases
- C) Underwater navigation
- D) Finning techniques
- What is the primary reason for conducting a safety stop during ascent?
- A) To admire marine life
- B) To allow gases to safely off-gas from tissues
- C) To check diving equipment
- D) To adjust to the water temperature
- Which factor affects a diver’s buoyancy underwater?
- A) The color of their wetsuit
- B) The depth of the water
- C) The time of day
- D) The type of marine life present