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Suppose you are going on a jet plane and one of the windows breaks due to an accident. What problems do you think you will face?

A jet plane has high pressure inside as compared to the outer surface. If the window breaks, the pressure inside the plane decreases. As a result, there is a sudden drop in the air. Hence, it will affect my breathing, and to breathe properly oxygen mask is required.


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