1. Which statement best describes why a gas is easily compressible while most solids
are incompressible?
A. The molecules of a gas are much smaller
than those of a solid.
B. The molecules of a solid are not attracted to
one another.
C. The molecules of a gas are much further
apart than those of a solid.
D. The molecules of a solid are much larger
than those of a gas.

Avariable that is not being directly tested during an experiment should be

The atoms of a solid aluminum can are close together, vibrating in a rigid structure. if the can is warmed up on a hot plate, what happens to the atoms?

The famous scientist galileo galilei did several experiments with sloping planes, which he rolled metal balls down so that he could study motion. by changing the slope, he could study how the speed at which the ball rolled was affected. what was the independent variable in galileo's experiment? a. the speed of the ball b. the slope of the plane c. whether the ball moved d. what the ball was made of