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Why are solids rigid?
ChemistrySolid StateNEET
Options:
  • A Because their molecules oscillate.
  • B Because their molecules have fixed positions.
  • C Because they can flow easily.
  • D Because they are composed of carbon nanotubes.
Solution:
1142 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Because their molecules have fixed positions.
Solids are rigid because the constituent particles in solids have fixed positions and can only oscillate about their mean positions, as mentioned in the paragraph.

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