1.) why is it easier to squeeze a balloon filled with air than a balloon filled with water? 2.) car tires are usually filled with air. What do you think this is more advantageous than having them entirely made of solids?
Answer (1)
It is easier to squeeze a balloon filled with air than one filled with water because air is compressible while water is not. Air-filled tires are advantageous because they provide a smoother ride, better grip, and allow for better braking and cornering compared to solid rubber tires. Why is air easier to compress than water?Air is a gas:Air is composed of molecules that are relatively far apart and move freely. When you squeeze a balloon filled with air, you're forcing these molecules closer together, reducing the overall volume and increasing the pressure. Water is a liquid:Water molecules are much closer together and less mobile. When you squeeze a balloon filled with water, the water molecules are already very
