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What happens to the pressure of air If air in a cylinder is suddenly compressed by a piston?
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∙ 9y ago
The temperature and pressure rise. This is an important part of the Carnot cycle. At the end of the compression stroke the fuel is brought in and ignited, and then the piston allows the gas to expand and turn the crankshaft via the conrod.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe air being compressed would actually heat up. A good example is to place a finger over the outlet of a bicycle pump. Pressing the handle will compress the air inside the pump. Release the air and repeat the pumping and releasing a few times. You will soon notice the heat on your finger!
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∙ 12y agoit rises to a form of the estimated measurement, and the temperature drops down.
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∙ 11y agovolume decreases, temperature increases.
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∙ 11y agocorrect. it increases
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