why does a solid keep its shape?

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why does a solid keep its shape?

2007-09-05 10:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by ndubois65 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The atoms or molecules in a solid are densely packed together, they can't move far (they vibrate in place). Unlike in liquids and gases where they are further apart and have more room to move around.

2007-09-05 11:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

stronger molecular bonds... in the case of a solid like ice, it's due to the bonds strengthening due to temperature

2007-09-05 10:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by tangledwwweb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ask Kasey Khane he knows all.lol

2007-09-05 10:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

intermolecular attraction

2007-09-05 10:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by Rich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋