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Air and other gases have spaces between the molecules, which are constantly flying around and colliding with each other and bouncing apart. In liquids, the molecules are close together, touching each other. This is why gases are compressable and liquids are not.

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Is It is easier to compress air than water?

Yes, it is correct.


Why is air displaced by water?

Air is displace by water because water is much denser than air and therefor is much harder to compress.


Why is atmospheric pressure and water pressure different?

The big reason is because air is air, and water is water. The second reason is because air is compressible, while water cannot be compressed. What that means is that if you compress air to twice the pressure, it will be one-half the volume. If you compress water to be twice the pressure, the volume won't change.


Why is there water on the front of your air conditioner?

This is because condensation takes place after the compressor has compress the air in it.


Why won't a supersoaker water gun work if it is completely filled with water?

They pump air into the chamber and compress it. Compressed air drives out the water. You must have room for air.


Can you pump 150 gallons of water into a 50 gallon tank?

You can try, but it wont work so well for you or the tank. Water doesn't compress easily. Things with air in them compress easily. Water does not have air. But if you try anyway, tell us how it goes.


Why does air compress and water doesn't?

Air has larger spaces between the molecules as compared to those in water molecules so air compresses to a greater extent than water.


What is the difference in ability of water and air to be compressed?

Air is much easier to compress compared to water because air is a compressible gas, while water is an incompressible liquid. This means that when pressure is applied, air molecules can be compressed closer together, whereas water molecules are already closely packed and cannot be compressed to the same extent.


How does the water temperature compare to the air temperature?

The water temperature can be different from the air temperature.


What is compress air?

when air is squashed


When you run an air compressor in outer space will it work and will condensation form in the air tank?

An air compressor will not work in outer space as it requires air to compress. Without air molecules to compress, the compressor cannot function. Condensation will not form in the air tank in the absence of an atmosphere or water vapor.


Why is it easier to walk through air than through water?

It is easier to walk through air than through water because air is less dense than water, resulting in less resistance and making movement easier. In water, the increased density creates more drag, making it harder to move through. Additionally, water has a higher viscosity compared to air, further increasing resistance.

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