Compressed air in aerosol cans is used to free electronic equipment of dust. Does the air do any work as it escapes from the can?

Short Answer

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Yes, the air does work when it escapes from the can because it is displaced and moves into an area of lower pressure.

Step by step solution

01

Concept understanding

One must first understand the definition of work in physics. Work is done when a force applied on an object is moved. Hence, it involves two key things force and displacement.
02

Applying the concept

Secondly, when compressed air is released from an aerosol can, it quickly disperses or moves to an area of lower pressure. Looking back at our definition, we clearly have displacement or movement.
03

Deriving the answer

Given the displacement, we can therefore conclude that work has been done.

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