University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The First Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 639: Q19.17

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

The winds cool because the atmospheric pressure drops as they rush up the slope. The gas expands, doing positive work and lowering its internal energy, which lowers the temperature.
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