Which of the following best describes liquid?

No definite volume and no definite shape

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Definite shape and volume

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Definite volume and no definite shape

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Solution

The correct option is C
Definite volume and no definite shape

A liquid is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape. It takes the shape of the container it is poured in but it cannot be compressed.

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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.

Give reason why -

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.

_____ has definite volume but no definite shape.

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