University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Thermal Properties of Matter - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 609: Q18.17

Answer

Such a filter, also known as Maxwell’s Demon, would lower the temperature inside the house.

Work Step by Step

Equation 18.14 shows that the absolute temperature is proportional to the average translational kinetic energy for an ideal gas. As faster air molecules leave the house and are replaced by slower-moving molecules, the average translational kinetic energy would decrease, lowering the temperature inside the house.
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