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Shear Modulus

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The following substances which possess rigidity modulus

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Only Solids

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Only liquids

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Liquids and Gases

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Solids, Liquids and Gases

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Solution

The correct option is C Only Solids
Only solids can sustain shear force.
Liquids and gases cannot sustain shear force.
Therefore, they don't possess rigidity modulus.

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