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

  • A
    Liquid < Gas < Solid
  • Correct answer
    B
    Solid < Liquid < Gas
  • C
    Gas < Liquid < Solid
  • D
    Solid < 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'.

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