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Matter in Our Surroundings — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceMatter in Our Surroundings1 Mark
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Why do liquids flow?
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Answer

Liquids flow because of the following factors:
Since molecules are not densely packed in liquid state, they can freely move.
Forces of attraction between the molecules are weak, therefore they can move in random directions.
Therefore, liquid flow and can take the shape of the vessels in which they are kept.

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