Incompressibility implies that liquids can exert tremendous pressure in any type of filled and closed container when they ____ due to heating.

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Incompressibility means that the volume of a liquid remains constant even under high pressure. Therefore, when a liquid is heated, its particles gain kinetic energy and start moving faster, resulting in an increase in volume or expansion. This expansion leads to an increase in pressure inside the container, which can be tremendous due to the inability of the liquid to compress. So, the correct answer is C) expand.

Incompressibility Implies That Liquids Can Exert Tremendous Pressure in Any