What are the following called?
Solids that do not have definite geometrical forms. Give any two examples.

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Solution

Solids that do not have definite geometrical forms are called pseudo solids or amorphous solids.
These solids do not have definite heat of fusion.
When cut with a sharp-edged tool, these solids cut into two irregular surfaces.
For example - Pitch, Plastic, Gas carbon, etc.

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