Which of the following is the least incompressible fluid?
- AGasoline
- BKerosene oil
- CHeliumCorrect
- DWater
Solution
Concept
Compressibility of fluids
Step-by-step solution
1. Liquids are almost incompressible. 2. A gas such as helium is highly compressible, so it is the least incompressible.
Explanation
Gases compress easily; liquids have a high bulk modulus.
Why the other options are wrong
Gasoline, kerosene and water are liquids.
Shortcut
Gas = most compressible.
Correct answer: C) Helium