Which of the following states of matter exerts pressure on the walls of the container?

Solids

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Liquids

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Gases

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Gases
Among all the states of matter, gases exert pressure in all directions. Liquids and solids exert pressure along the gravity (generally).

Because of negligible force of attraction between particles of gas, the particles of gas have the highest kinetic energy.

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