Question

Fluids do not have their own shape but take the shape of the containing vessel.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. A substance that can flow or continuously deforms itself under external pressure is called a fluid.
2. All liquids and gases are fluids.
3. It is characteristic of liquids and gases that they do not have a definite shape and take the shape of the vessel in which it is kept.
4. Thus, it can be concluded that fluids do not have their own shape but take the shape of the containing vessel.

Hence, the given statement is true.