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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