Gas pressure and temperature

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Question 19
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A student rapidly pushes down the plunger of a sealed plastic syringe, compressing the air trapped inside.

You should ignore any effects of friction between the plunger and the walls of the syringe.

Explain why the temperature of the air inside the syringe increases.

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