Standard Science Primary 4 Matter

Ravi tried to push the plunger of a syringe filled with water while blocking the nozzle. He found that he could not push it in. This is because __________.

A water has no mass
B water has a fixed volume and cannot be compressed
C the syringe is too small
D water has no fixed shape
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Step 1: Liquids have a fixed volume. Step 2: Unlike gases, the particles in a liquid are closely packed. Step 3: Therefore, water cannot be compressed.

Correct answer: water has a fixed volume and cannot be compressed

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