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प्रश्न
Describe a simple experiment with the help of a diagram to show that Air is highly compressible
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उत्तर
Air is highly compressible
- A leak-proof syringe filled completely with air only (i.e. empty) is taken.
Observation: On pressing the piston of the syringe, the piston moves inwards. Air (gas) inside the syringe has maximum inter-molecular space and is highly compressible.
Conclusion: Air is highly compressible.
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