Which of the following statements best describes the particles in a solid at room temperature? They are
A
far apart and moving randomly.
B
close together and vibrating.
C
close together and stationary.
D
close together and moving randomly.
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The particles of a solid are packed closely together. The forces between the particles are strong enough that the particles cannot move freely; they can only vibrate. As a result, a solid has a stable, definite shape and a definite volume.
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