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A substance exists in three primary phases: solid, ______, and gas.
A substance exists in three primary phases: solid, ______, and gas.
liquid
At very high temperatures, a substance also exists as ______.
At very high temperatures, a substance also exists as ______.
plasma
The liquid or gas phase of a substance is referred to as a ______.
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.
The distinction between a solid and a fluid is made on the basis of the substance's ability to resist an applied ______ stress.
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A ______ can resist an applied shear stress by deforming, whereas a fluid deforms continuously under the influence of shear stress.
A ______ can resist an applied shear stress by deforming, whereas a fluid deforms continuously under the influence of shear stress.
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