Jun Jie tried to push the plunger of a syringe filled with air while blocking the nozzle. He found he could push it in slightly. This is because air __________.
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Step 1: Identify that the syringe contains air (gas).
Step 2: Gases do not have a definite volume and their particles have large spaces between them.
Step 3: Pushing the plunger reduces the space between particles, meaning air is compressed.
Correct answer: can be compressed
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