When a gas expands into a region of low pressure, its temperature typically decreases. This phenomenon occurs because the gas molecules do work on their surroundings as they expand, which requires energy. Since the internal energy of the gas decreases when it does work, the temperature drops as a result. This process is known as adiabatic expansion, where no heat is exchanged with the environment.
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