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Question
The property to flow is unique to fluids. Which one of the following statements is correct?
Options
Only gases behave like fluids
Gases and solids behave like fluids
Gases and liquids behave like fluids
Only liquids are fluids
Solution
Gases and liquids behave like fluids
Gases and liquids behave like fluids. Both gases and liquids tend to flow due to less force of attraction between their particles. Also, they require vessels to keep them. Solids do not flow.
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