Is a material compressible?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether a material can be compressed or not, suggesting a true or false evaluation based on the properties of different materials.
Answer
A compressible material changes volume when pressure is applied.
A material is considered compressible if its volume changes when pressure is applied. If it does not change volume under pressure, it is incompressible.
Answer for screen readers
A material is considered compressible if its volume changes when pressure is applied. If it does not change volume under pressure, it is incompressible.
More Information
Compressibility is typically discussed in terms of thermodynamics and material science. The compressibility of a material can affect its mechanical properties and response to external forces.
Tips
One common mistake is assuming all solids are incompressible. In reality, most materials have some degree of compressibility, although it may be negligible.
Sources
- Compressibility - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The difference between an incompressible material and a compressible material - researchgate.net
