Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The air coming out of a football is cold due to which process?

  1. polytropic

  2. throttling

  3. free expansion

  4. constant temp

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Throttling is the correct answer because when compressed air from the football escapes through the valve, it undergoes rapid expansion from high pressure to atmospheric pressure. During this throttling process, the internal energy of the air decreases, which manifests as a drop in temperature, making the expelled air feel cold to the touch.