When gas escapes from a pressurized cylinder

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

36. When gas escapes from a pressurized cylinder, the stream of gas feels cool. This is because (A) work is being done at the expense of thermal energy (B) of the convection inside the cylinder (C) pressurized cylinders are good thermal insulators (D) the moisture in the air condenses and cools

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