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Which outcome occurs when rapid decompression causes saturated refrigerant to flash?

A)Temperature drop due to evaporative cooling
B)Pressure increase from sudden gas expansion
C)Increased efficiency of vapor compression cycle
D)Superheating refrigerant avoids compressor damage

💡 Explanation

Rapid decompression triggers the liquid's phase change to vapor via vaporization because it overcomes intermolecular forces which is evaporative cooling; therefore, temperature sharply drops rather than increasing in pressure or heat due to the thermodynamic equilibrium shifting at reduced pressure.

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