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 the plunger in. What does this tell him about water?

A Water is a gas.
B Water has a definite shape.
C Water can be compressed.
D Water has a definite volume.
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Step 1: The plunger cannot be pushed in because the space inside is occupied. Step [2-9]: Water is a liquid and has a definite volume. Step [2-9]: Since it cannot be compressed, the plunger remains stationary.

Correct answer: Water has a definite volume.

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