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It takes more pressure to compress a liquid than a gas because the molecules in a liquid are already much closer together than the molecules in a gas. To get them even closer requires a great deal of pressure.

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How does the concept of liquid incompressibility affect the behavior of fluids under pressure?

The concept of liquid incompressibility means that liquids cannot be easily compressed or squeezed into a smaller volume. This affects the behavior of fluids under pressure because when pressure is applied to a liquid, it does not compress much, causing the liquid to transmit the pressure evenly in all directions. This is why liquids are often used in hydraulic systems to transfer pressure and energy efficiently.


What happens to a liquid when you compress it?

When a liquid is compressed, its molecules are forced closer together, which increases the pressure and, in some cases, can cause the liquid to change phase and become a solid. The volume of the liquid decreases as a result of compression.


What is the measure of the force exerted by a gas above a liquid?

The force exerted by a gas above a liquid is measured as pressure, typically in units such as atmospheres (atm) or pascals (Pa). This pressure is a result of the gas molecules colliding with the liquid surface and is influenced by factors such as temperature and the amount of gas present.


Is squeeze a verb?

Yes, it's a word for the act of squeezing, such as to squeeze a lemon.


How does pressure affect the density of a liquid?

Most liquids are incompressible (or nearly so), therefore ordinary pressures have only a negligibly small effect on the density of a liquid. However, if you consider enormous pressures like those that may exist at the core of the sun, then a liquid's density will be increased by pressure under these extreme conditions.

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Earthes outer core us under low pressure?

It is under lower pressure, however, it is under pressure enough to compress it into a liquid.


What will happen when we start putting pressure and compress a gas enclosed in a cylinder and do you think increase and decrease in pressure can change the state of matter?

At high pressure the gas become a liquid.


Can a liquid diffuse into a solid?

Opals are an example of water diffusing into rock under enormous pressure and millions of years.


Why is liquid used in brake lines of cars instead of gas?

Because if you were to fill your brake system with gas, every time you press your brakes, the gas would compress and provide inadequate pressure to the brake pad. Liquid, on the other hand, needs substantially more pressure to compress and is thus more suitable.


What is compressor use for?

compressor is used for compress the gas or liquid to a certain level "Based on design" like In a air-conditioning compressor is used for compress the gas on high temperature and high pressure in the result gas convert to high temperature liquid form.


What is used compressor?

compressor is used for compress the gas or liquid to a certain level "Based on design" like In a air-conditioning compressor is used for compress the gas on high temperature and high pressure in the result gas convert to high temperature liquid form.


Can liquids be compress easily?

No, you can't compress liquids easily. You can compress them a little bit, but thats all.


Can the boiling point of a liquid changes with the amount of the liquid?

The boiling point is a physical property of the liquid that is independent on the liquid amount, It may vary with the pressure on the liquid or vary with due to any additives dissolved in the liquid.


How does the concept of liquid incompressibility affect the behavior of fluids under pressure?

The concept of liquid incompressibility means that liquids cannot be easily compressed or squeezed into a smaller volume. This affects the behavior of fluids under pressure because when pressure is applied to a liquid, it does not compress much, causing the liquid to transmit the pressure evenly in all directions. This is why liquids are often used in hydraulic systems to transfer pressure and energy efficiently.


How can hydrogen be changed into a liquid?

Compress it and cool it Compress it and cool it Nathan G


Using air pressure to compress a liquid does the air penetrate or form tiny air bubbles into the liquid And if so at what pressure does that occur?

That depends on the liquid. Air will dissolve at different rates into different liquids at different pressures. Nitrogen, for instance, is completely saturated into water at the pressure of 1 ATM. If you increase the pressure to 2 ATM and wait ~40 minutes, it will be saturated again at twice the concentration. The gases that make up air may be less soluble in oils but you run the risk of spontaneous combustion as you compress the air. The partial pressure of oxygen in air at sea level pressute is ~20%. If you double the pressure, the partial pressure of the oxyg will double. This results in an oxygen enriched atmosphere. It is best to not use compressed air to move hydraulic fluid because of foaming, also.


What happens to a liquid when you compress it?

When a liquid is compressed, its molecules are forced closer together, which increases the pressure and, in some cases, can cause the liquid to change phase and become a solid. The volume of the liquid decreases as a result of compression.