Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the compressibility of solids and gases is correct?
A
Solids are much less compressible than gases.
B
Gases are less compressible than solids.
C
Solids and gases have similar compressibility.
D
Solids are equally compressible as liquids.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Solids are the least compressible due to the tight coupling between neighboring atoms, while gases are about a million times more compressible than solids.
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