Physics 10th - Question Answers
PROPERTIES OF MATER
CHAPTER # 10
Q.1: Define matter?
Ans: MATTER:
Anything which occupies space and has mass is called matter.
Q.2: Write down the properties of solids?
Ans: PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS:
- The solid bodies have fixed volume and fixed shape.
- In solids, the molecules are closely packed.
- The force of attraction between molecules is very strong; it is because of strong attraction that the solid has fixed shape and fixed size.
- The motion of molecules in a solid body is very much restricted. They just vibrate about their mean position.
- In solids, molecules do not leave their mean position.
- The relative distance between the atoms or molecules of a solid body is fixed.
