Question

What happens when the syringe with colored sand is compressed? When does the syringe stop?

a) The sand changes color, and the syringe stops when fully compressed.
b) The syringe stops when fully compressed, and the sand does not change color.
c) The sand changes color, and the syringe stops when partially compressed.
d) The syringe stops when partially compressed, and the sand does not change color.

Answer 1

Compression of a syringe with colored sand does not change the color of the sand. The syringe stops when it can no longer be compressed, typically when fully compressed.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a syringe filled with colored sand is compressed, there is no chemical reaction that would cause the sand to change color. Therefore, the compression of the syringe does not result in a color change of the sand. Considering the mechanics of a syringe, it stops when it is fully compressed because the plunger cannot move further once all the space in the syringe is minimized. This concept is similar to what we see in gas behavior, where compression increases pressure and can lead to changes in the state of a material, as shown in the provided references, which discuss the behavior of gases under pressure.