Compressible fluid other than air.

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Compressible fluids are not limited to air; any gas qualifies as a compressible fluid. The discussion highlights that air itself is a mixture of various gases, which contributes to its compressibility. Other examples of compressible fluids include gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Understanding the properties of these gases is essential for applications in fields such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

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Hello

Is there any fluid other than air which is compressible.

http://www.scienceinfusion.com/air-the-fluid/
 
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Of course. For example, any gas that isn't air. :wink:
 
arpit.v said:
Hello

Is there any fluid other than air which is compressible.

http://www.scienceinfusion.com/air-the-fluid/
You do realize that air is a mixture of several different gases?
 

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