Why Decreasing Container Volume Doesn't Increase Temperature?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between container volume and temperature in gas systems. It establishes that decreasing the volume of a gas container does lead to an increase in temperature, particularly during adiabatic compression, where no heat is exchanged with the environment. The kinetic energy of gas particles increases as they are compressed, resulting in higher temperatures. This principle is fundamental in thermodynamics and is governed by the ideal gas law.

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I understand that as temperature increases the volume of the container will also rise.
Due to the particles having more KE and coming in contact with the container walls more
frequently and with more force.

My question is.. why isn't the inverse true?

When you decrease the volume of the container shouldn't the temperature increase.
Is it because KE or temperature is a constant?

I could you some clarification. Thanks.
 
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