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The distance between any two given points of a rigid body __________ in time regardless of external forces exerted on it.

increases

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remains constant

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decrease

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depend of the external force

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Solution

The correct option is B remains constant
A rigid body is defined as one in which distance between any two points inside it remains constant regardless of any external force applied. In other words it does not undergo deformation under external application of force.

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