Siti pushed the plunger of a syringe filled with air while covering the nozzle with her finger. She found that she could push the plunger in slightly. Why is this possible?
Show Worked Solution
Worked Solution
Step 1: Identify the state of matter (Air is a gas).
Step 2: Recall properties of gases (no fixed volume, can be compressed).
Step 3: Pushing the plunger reduces the space the air occupies, showing it is compressible.
Correct answer: Air can be compressed.
Want more questions like this? Superholic Lab has 10,000+ MOE-aligned questions with full worked solutions.
Start Free Trial — 7 Days Free