Why is it easier to compress air than water?
The answer is quite simple, but first, we need to understand the difference between the particles that make up gases (like air) and liquids (like water).
That’s exactly why, when pressing the syringe with air, there’s a delay—because pressure had to form in the air first.
Now, attention! There will be some tricky words, so get ready, take a deep breath, but don’t panic too much—we’ll learn them together. Ready? Let’s go!
These words are pneumatics and hydraulics. Not so scary, right? Let’s see what they mean.