Physics PYQ 88 of 288 · Thermo

A room can be cooled by –

  1. AFlow of water
  2. BRelease of compressed gas
  3. CCooking gas
  4. DMelting the solid

47th BPSC Prelims 2005

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Correct answer: (b) Release of compressed gas

Explanation

When a compressed gas expands suddenly, it does work and its temperature drops: it cools.

Refrigerators and air conditioners use this: a refrigerant gas is compressed and then allowed to expand, taking heat from inside the room or the fridge.

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