Which of the following best describes the characteristics of solids?

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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Definite shape but no definite volume.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Definite shape and volume.

The distance between the particles in solids is less as the force of attraction between the particles of solids is too high. The particles of a solid are at fixed positions and due to this solids have fixed shape and volume.

Unlike a liquid, a solid object does not flow to take on the shape of its container, nor does it expand to fill the entire volume available like gas does.

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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.

Solids have definite volume but no definite shape.

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.

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