Multiple choice

Which of the following describes the differences between solids and liquids?

  1. Both= definite shape, but only solids have definite volume.

  2. Solid= definite volume & shape liquid= only definite volume

  3. Both= definite volume, but only liquids have definite shape

  4. Liquid= definite volume & shape solid= only definite shape.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Solids have a fixed shape and a fixed volume because their particles are tightly packed and held in place. Liquids have a fixed volume but can change shape to match their container because their particles can flow past one another.

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