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    Thermodynamics problem How to find the temperature of a gas.

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    Why Does RMS Velocity Increase During Adiabatic Compression?

    rms velocity and compression. Please help! Homework Statement Explain why the rms velocity of a gas increases when it is adiabatically compressed. Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution I know that compressing a gas decreases the volume, but I don't know details on...
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    Thermodynamics problem How to find the temperature of a gas.

    I sure did! :) Can you help me with my new problem? lol
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    Thermodynamics problem How to find the temperature of a gas.

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    How does pressure affect temperature?

    Homework Statement Explain why the temperature of a gas increases when it is adiabatically compressed. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I said that compressing the gas would make the molecules move faster, which would increase the temperature of the gas. My professor...
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    Thermodynamics problem How to find the temperature of a gas.

    How do you apply the first law of thermodynamics?
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    Thermodynamics problem How to find the temperature of a gas.

    Thermodynamics problem! How to find the temperature of a gas. Please Help! Homework Statement In an engine, 0.45 moles of gas at 1050 degrees K in a cylinder expand adiabatically against the piston. The gas does 3200 J of work against the piston. What is the final temperature of the gas...