Siti tried to push the plunger of a syringe filled with water while covering the nozzle. She found that she could not push the plunger in. This is because water __________.
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Step 1: Identify the state of matter (liquid).
Step 2: Recall properties of liquids: they have fixed volume and cannot be compressed.
Step 3: Since it cannot be compressed, the plunger cannot move even under pressure.
Correct answer: cannot be compressed
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