Balloon gets cold when stretched quickly,why?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of a balloon getting cold when stretched quickly, with participants sharing their observations and interpretations of this effect. The inquiry touches on concepts related to thermodynamics and material properties, as well as personal experiences with the behavior of rubber under stress.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that a balloon feels cold when stretched quickly, questioning the underlying reasons for this observation.
  • One participant mentions an alternative observation, stating that the balloon gets hot when stretched and only becomes cold upon release.
  • References to external sources, including a discussion link and a video featuring Richard Feynman, are provided to support the inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing observations regarding the temperature change of the balloon when stretched, indicating a lack of consensus on the phenomenon.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the assumptions behind the observations or the specific conditions under which the temperature changes occur, leaving these aspects unresolved.

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did anyone observe that a balloon gets cold when stretched quickly,why?
 
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basheer uddin said:
did anyone observe that a balloon gets cold when stretched quickly,why?

I've observed it gets hot. When the rubber is released, it gets cold.
 

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