Difference between revisions of "Compression"
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| − | To '''compress''' is to make something smaller in [[Volume (Space)|volume]] by applying a [[force]]. | + | To '''compress''' is to make something shorter or smaller in [[Volume (Space)|volume]] by applying a [[force]]. |
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| − | To '''compress''' is to make something smaller in [[Volume (Space)|volume]] by applying a [[force]]. | + | To '''compress''' is to make something shorter of smaller in [[Volume (Space)|volume]] by applying a [[force]]. |
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: [[Gas]] can be '''compressed''' easily but [[solid]]s and [[liquid]]s cannot be '''compressed''' because the [[particle]]s in a [[solid]] and [[liquid]] are already touching. | : [[Gas]] can be '''compressed''' easily but [[solid]]s and [[liquid]]s cannot be '''compressed''' because the [[particle]]s in a [[solid]] and [[liquid]] are already touching. | ||
: A [[Coil Spring|spring]] can be '''compressed''' to become shorter due to pair of [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium forces]]. | : A [[Coil Spring|spring]] can be '''compressed''' to become shorter due to pair of [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium forces]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 5 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
To compress is to make something shorter or smaller in volume by applying a force.
About Compression
- Gas can be compressed easily but solids and liquids cannot be compressed because the particles in a solid and liquid are already touching.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
To compress is to make something shorter of smaller in volume by applying a force.