alleryStart learning →What motion do particles in an ordinary solid mainly make?
ASteady motion in a single stream
BContinuous flow past neighbours
CFree flights across the container
DVibrations about fixed positions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Vibrations about fixed positions
Strong attractions keep solid particles near fixed positions while allowing them to vibrate.
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