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Which of the following cannot be compressed?
(a) Liquids
(b) Solids
(c) Gases
(d) None of the above

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(b) Solids
The particles of a solid are in a fixed position and are very close to one another. Thus, they are not free to move. Hence, solids cannot be compressed.

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Which of the following cannot be compressed? (a) Liquids (b) Solids (c) Gases (d) None of the above

(b) Solids The particles of a solid are in a fixed position and are very close to one another. Thus, they are not free to move. Hence, solids cannot be compressed.

Which of the following cannot be compressed?
(a) Liquids
(b) Solids
(c) Gases
(d) None of the above

(b) Solids
The particles of a solid are in a fixed position and are very close to one another. Thus, they are not free to move. Hence, solids cannot be compressed.