Solid | Definition & Facts | Britannica
Solids exhibit certain characteristics that distinguish them from liquids and gases. All solids have, for example, the ability to resist forces applied either perpendicular or parallel
Solids exhibit certain characteristics that distinguish them from liquids and gases. All solids have, for example, the ability to resist forces applied either perpendicular or parallel
A solid is a substance that stays the same shape whether it is in a container or not. Solids turn to liquids at certain temperatures.
Because its particles are packed close together, a solid is rigid, doesn''t flow, and isn''t easily compressed. A solid is defined as a state of matter with a definite shape and volume.
A solid is one of the fundamental states of matter, along with liquid and gas. It comprises particles such as atoms, ions, or molecules, packed closely together and held in fixed positions by
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