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The force between similar particles of matter is called as _______________.

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Cohesive force

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Thermal energy

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Kinetic energy

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Adhesive force

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Solution

The correct option is A
Cohesive force

Cohesion or cohesive attraction or cohesive force is the intermolecular attraction between like molecules.

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