State whether the following statement is true or false:
Solids are very rigid and cannot flow from one place to another.
Solids are very rigid and cannot flow from one place to another.
(TRUE) The statement is $True$.
Solids possess a definite shape and a fixed volume due to strong intermolecular forces of attraction between their constituent particles.
Because of these strong forces,the particles are held in fixed positions and can only vibrate about their mean positions,which prevents them from flowing like liquids or gases.
Solids possess a definite shape and a fixed volume due to strong intermolecular forces of attraction between their constituent particles.
Because of these strong forces,the particles are held in fixed positions and can only vibrate about their mean positions,which prevents them from flowing like liquids or gases.
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