A sealed, rigid metal can of compressed air is punctured so that some gas escapes…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A sealed, rigid metal can of compressed air is punctured so that some gas escapes quickly and the can is immediately resealed. Qualitatively describe how the temperature of the gas remaining in the can right after resealing compares with its temperature just before puncturing, and state the reason for this change.

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