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Question
Which one of the following statement is correct in respect of fluids?
Options
only gases behave as fluids
gases and solids behave as fluids
gases and liquids behave as fluids
only liquids are fluids
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Solution
Gases and liquids behave as fluids
Gases and liquids behave as fluids because fluids are the substances that have the ability to flow. Gases and liquids can flow easily because their particles are free to move.
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