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Difference between Solids, Liquids and Gases

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Why are liquids and gases categorized as fluids?

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The liquids and gases have a property to flow i.e., the molecules of liquids and gases can easily move fast and tumble over one another freely. Because of their tendency to flow, these have been categorized as fluids.

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Q. Which one of the following statement is correct in respect of fluids?
(a) only gases behave as fluids
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The property to flow is unique to fluids, Which one of the following statements is correct?
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