The air coming out of a football is cold due to which process?
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polytropic
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throttling
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free expansion
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constant temp
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.