Question

When an inflated ballon is suddenly burst, why is the emerging air slightly cooled?

Answer 1

1. The air enclosed within the inflated balloon experiences elevated pressure.
2. When an inflated balloon is abruptly popped, the air contained within moves from the elevated pressure inside to the lower-pressure external environment.
3. In accordance with the Joule-Thomson effect principle, as a gas at high pressure transitions to an area of lower pressure, it undergoes cooling.
4. Consequently, the air emerging from the balloon is slightly chilled.