Question

Question 3

Define the following terms:

(a) Compressibility

(b) Rigidity

(c) Fluidity

Answer 1

(a) Compressibility: It is the property as a result of which the particles of any matter come closer on applying pressure.
(b) Rigidity: It is the capacity of the particles of a matter to resist a change in shape and size on applying stress.
(c) Fluidity: It is the property as a result of which particles of a matter have a tendency to flow.