Question

Fluids are ____.

• A. liquids
• B. gases
• C. both (a) and (b)
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

both (a) and (b)

Explanation for Correct answer:

Option (C) - both (a) and (b)

• Fluid is known to be a substance that is capable of flowing as its particles can easily move past each other.
• It only acquires the shape of the container, as it has no shape of its own.
• A fluid has both gaseous and liquid characteristics, hence both liquid and gases are fluids.
• As solid molecules are tightly held together within themselves so it doesn't deform under pressure or flowing properties, so restricted to be called fluids.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (C) - both (a) and (b).