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प्रश्न
Give reasons:
Solids cannot be compressed.
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उत्तर
In solids, particles are closely packed. There is a strong force of attraction and the intermolecular space is almost zero. Therefore the molecules are not free to move, which makes them hard and rigid. So solids can not be compressed.
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