9th Class Science Matter in Our Surroundings Question Bank Matter in our Surroundings

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    Why can't solids be compressed?

    A)  The inter-particle attractive forces are very weak.

    B)  The movement of the constituent particles are not restricted.

    C)  The constituent particles are closely packed.  

    D)  None of the above.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The constituent particles of solids are closely packed and cannot be brought further nearer to each other. So, they cannot be compressed by applying external pressure.


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