Q100 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 1) · General Ability
Matter around us can exist in three different states, namely, solid, liquid and gas. The correct order of their compressibility is
- ALiquid < Gas < Solid
- Correct answerBSolid < Liquid < Gas
- CGas < Liquid < Solid
- DSolid < Gas < Liquid
Solution
The atoms and molecules in gases are much more spread out than in solids or liquids. They vibrate and move freely at high speeds. A gas will fill any container, but if the container is not sealed, the gas will escape. Gas can be compressed much more easily than a liquid or solid.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.