Question

what about a sponge? it is a solid yet we are able to compress it ?why?????

Answer 1

This is because sponge has minute holes present in it which are filled with air so when we compress it the air filled in the gap releases and it squeeze out . But it is a solid only

Answer 2

sponge is solid but still it is easily compressible as it contains holes which are filled with but when we compress it air release out