Why is water said to be “incompressible” when sound can travel through it? Doesn’t sound imply compressions and rarefactions?
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Liquid are usually said to be incompressible in comparison to gasses, it’s a valid if simplified comparison, ideal gas law does not apply to liquids though both are fluids.
It doesnt hold in absolute though, everything is compressible if you apply enough pressure.
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