5 Questions
A substance exists in three primary phases: solid, ______, and gas.
liquid
At very high temperatures, a substance also exists as ______.
plasma
The liquid or gas phase of a substance is referred to as a ______.
fluid
The distinction between a solid and a fluid is made on the basis of the substance's ability to resist an applied ______ stress.
shear
A ______ can resist an applied shear stress by deforming, whereas a fluid deforms continuously under the influence of shear stress.
solid
Test your knowledge about the different phases of matter and the characteristics of fluids. Learn about the distinctions between solids and fluids based on their response to applied shear stress.
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