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प्रश्न
Give reasons
Liquids and gases flow but solids do not?
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उत्तर
The molecules of liquids and gases are far apart, i.e., have more gaps. The intermolecular attraction force is very less as compared to solids; hence, liquids and gases can flow, but solids do not, as gaps in solid molecules is less and the molecular force of attraction is very strong.
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