alleryStart learning →What keeps the particles of a solid close to their fixed positions?
AStrong attractions between them
BOnly gravity within the solid
COnly collisions with the vessel
DOnly pressure from outside air
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Strong attractions between them
Strong interparticle attractions restrain solid particles from moving freely through the material.
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