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प्रश्न
Amorphous solid can also be called:
(i) pseudo solids
(ii) true solids
(iii) supercooled liquids
(iv) supercooled solids
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उत्तर
(i) pseudo solids
(iii) supercooled liquids
Explanation:
The structure of amorphous solids is similar to that of the liquids. They have a tendency to flow like liquids, though very slowly. Therefore, sometimes they are called pseudo solids or supercooled liquids.
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