Question

Mention two applications of highly compressible nature of gases.

Answer 1

High compressibility of gases is very useful to us.

Due to their high compressibility :

1. Gases can be easily liquefied into very small volumes and stored in liquid form Eg in LPGA cylinders and used in homes.

2. Balloons can be easily filled with air.

3. Compressed natural gas is used as fuel in vehicles.

4. A sponge has holes filled with air and this makes it easy to compress it.

Answer 2

Hi friend,
1. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is used as fuel these days in vehicles.
2. A sponge has a minute holes, in which air is trapped, when we press it, the air is expelled out and we are able to compress it.

hope it helps