Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The force of attraction is minimum in the particles of solid matter and maximum in the particles of gaseous matter. b. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of its container is due to the collision of the fast moving gas particles against the walls of the container. c. A sponge is considered to be a solid because its compressibility is due to the presence of minute pores in it, which are filled with air.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The force of attraction is maximum in the particles of solid matter and minimum in the particles of gaseous matter.

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