Why solid do not flow?

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Solution

Solids have higher inter-molecular force of attraction as compare to liquid and gas. Higher the force of attraction means has more interaction with its molecules. So, this leads to get attached with each other.

That’s,Why solids d’not able to flow where as gases and liquids can. Also, gases can flow easily as they have lesser force of attraction as compare to others.

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