Explain why solids are the least compressible and gases are the most compressible based on the bulk modulus.

  • A
    Solids have high bulk modulus,gases have low bulk modulus.
  • B
    Solids have low bulk modulus,gases have high bulk modulus.
  • C
    Solids and gases have the same bulk modulus.
  • D
    Bulk modulus is independent of the state of matter.

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