Assertion [A]: Solids have definite shape and volume.
Reason [R]: Solids have strong interparticle force of attraction.

A is true and R is false.

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Both A and R are true.

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Both A and R are false.

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A is false and R is true.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and R are true.
The particles of solids are tightly packed and hence they have very strong interparticle force of attraction between them. Consequently, they have negligible motion and this leads to their definite shape and volume.

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Assertion [A]: Solids have definite shape and volume. Reason [R]: Solids have strong interparticle force of attraction.

The correct option is B Both A and R are true.The particles of solids are tightly packed and hence they have very strong interparticle force of attraction between them. Consequently, they have negligible motion and this leads to their definite shape and volume.

Assertion [A]: Solids have definite shape and volume.
Reason [R]: Solids have strong interparticle force of attraction.

The correct option is B Both A and R are true.
The particles of solids are tightly packed and hence they have very strong interparticle force of attraction between them. Consequently, they have negligible motion and this leads to their definite shape and volume.