Assertion (A): Solids resist change in their shape and volume.
Reason (R): Interparticle force of attraction is strong in solids.

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Solids have a strong interparticle force of attraction. Moreover, they have negligible interparticle spaces. Therefore, solids are having negligible compressibility. Therefore, solids resist change in their shape and volume.

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Assertion (A): Solids resist change in their shape and volume. Reason (R): Interparticle force of attraction is strong in solids.

Solids have a strong interparticle force of attraction. Moreover, they have negligible interparticle spaces. Therefore, solids are having negligible compressibility. Therefore, solids resist change in their shape and volume.

Assertion (A): Solids resist change in their shape and volume.
Reason (R): Interparticle force of attraction is strong in solids.