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Solids have definite shapes.This is because

A. The forces of cohesion of the molecules within are very much less in them

B. The forces of cohesion are very large

C. The forces of adhesion are large

D. The forces of adhesion are less

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Any matter that is a solid has a definite shape and a definite volume. The molecules in a solid are in fixed positions and are close together. Although the molecules can still vibrate, they cannot move from one part of the solid to another part. As a result, a solid does not easily change its shape or its volume.

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