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Distinguish between solids, liquids and gases on the basis of their fluidity.

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Solids have a definite shape and volume; therefore, they have no tendency to flow. Hence, fluidity is not possible in solids.
Liquids and gases do not have a definite shape; therefore, they have a tendency to flow.

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