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Sponge is solid yet it is compressible the presence of the inter particle spaces or
voids which are filled with air and make it compressible.
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Why sponge is solid but still compressible?
Because a great part of a sponge is air.
Why sponge is compressible?
Sponge is compressible because it is porous.
Is a solid compressible?
No. Imagine a sponge. A sponge is a solid, but since the atoms aren't that close together, they sponge is still malleable. Another example would be when you put a nail into a piece of wood, the nail remains there because you just compressed the wood inside around the nail which keeps a firm grip on the nail.
How can you use compressible in a sentence?
One of the synonyms for "compressible" is "squeezable". I've noticed that a sponge is more compressible when it is soaking wet.
How can you use compress a sentence?
One of the synonyms for "compressible" is "squeezable". I've noticed that a sponge is more compressible when it is soaking wet.
What is the definition of spongy?
It means like a sponge. Usually this means something which, like a sponge, is highly compressible. It can also refer to a sponge's ability to absorb liquids.
Why a sponge a solid though compressible?
as t does not expand or take the shape of container it has its fixed shape
Why sponge can be compressible easily by being a solid?
A sponge is a flexible solid with many air holes. because it is flexible the sponge can be pressed into the air holes when the pressure is released shape memory returns it to its former shape.
Is butane gas compressible or non compressible?
Butane gas IS compressible.
Is salt compressible?
no salt is not compressible
Is air a compressible fluid?
Yes, air is a compressible fluid. Water is not a compressible fluid.
What is full of holes but can carry water?
A sponge is something that has allot of holes, but can still hold/soak up water.
