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प्रश्न
Why do solids have a definite volume?
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उत्तर
The intermolecular forces of attraction that are present in solids are very strong. The constituent particles of solids have fixed positions i.e., they are rigid. Hence, solids have a definite volume.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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(A) Orthorhombic
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(D) Monoclinic
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