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In a solid like steel, the atoms are packed as close together as possible. This being the case they can not be compressed together further so you can not compress (reduce the volume of) a solid block of steel.

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Its because the the molecules of the wooden block is so tightly packed. But you can break it.

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Q: Why can't we compress a solid block of steel?
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