Compressibility


 
 
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Compressibility

Compressibility:

  • Solids are incompressible, that is, the volume of a solid cannot be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing pressure upon it. However, a loaf, a piece of bread or a sponge is an exception. It has air spaces within, which makes it easily compressible.
  • Liquids can be compressed only to a small extend, that is, they are almost incompressible.
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    Question : 1

    _________________ are incompressible, that is, the volume of a solid cannot be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing pressure upon it.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Solids are incompressible, that is, the volume of a solid cannot be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing pressure upon it.

    (b) Solids are compressible, that is, the volume of a solid can be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing pressure upon it.

    (c) Liquids can be compressed only to a small extend, that is, they are almost incompressible.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Solids are incompressible,but which of the following is an exception ?

    Right Option : B
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