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44. Why does a liquid flow easily?

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The intermolecular force of attraction between the particles of liquid is more than that of gases and less than that of solids.
Thus, the particles of liquids are loosely bound and are free to move. This property of liquid is called fluidity.
That's why liquid can flow easily.

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