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Question
Define: Liquid.
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Solution
Giving two examples of type.
Liquid : It has a definite mass and volume but lacks a shape of its own. It takes up the shape of the containing vessels. It can be compressed to an extents,
e.g. – Milk, water, ink, etc.
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