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Comment on the following statements: Sponge though compressible is a solid?


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  1. They are constructed from natural sea sponges, they are now mostly made from synthetic materials.
  2. Synthetic sponges are made using materials like polyurethane, polyester, and vegetable cellulose.
  3. The main important property of a solid is that it has a fixed shape and mass.
  4. The holes in the liquid are the major reason why sponges may easily soak into it.
  5. When there are holes in the sponge, air might become trapped inside.
  6. As a result, even though it is compressive, a sponge might be termed solid.

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