Solids have a definite shape but not liquids. Why?

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The intermolecular forces of attraction in solids is very strong, due to which the constituting particles are very closely packed, this closed packing in solids give it a definite shape,but in liquids the intermolecular forces are weak, due to which the constituting particles are loosely packed, and hence the liquids do not have a fixed shape.

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Which of the following is correct?

(a) Solids have a definite shape and definite volume.

(b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

(d) Liquids have both definite shape and definite volume.

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a) Solids have a definite volume and a definite shape

b) Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

C) Gases have no definite volume and no definite shape.

Solids have a definite volume but do not have a definite shape.

Explain why solids have fixed shape but liquids and gases do not have fixed shape

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