Why do solids have a fixed shape?

Solid is one of the three fundamental states of matter (the others are liquid and gas).

The molecules in a solid are closely packed together that's why solid has a definite or fixed shape and volume.

Examples- maximum things around us are solid, like the plant, wood, glass, rock, most metals, etc.

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Updated on: 27-Apr-2023

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