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Which of the following is not accurate when describing solids? A. Solids are better conductors of heat than liquids B. The amount of pressure exerted by a solid is solely dependent on its mass. C. Solids with many air pockets are good insulators. D. Molecules in solids are closer together than molecules in liquids.

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BThe amount of pressure exerted by a solid is solely dependent on its mass
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Answer;

B. The amount of pressure exerted by a solid is solely dependent on its mass.

Explanation;

  • Pressure is the force per unit area exerted by a substance on a surface.
  • Solids exerts pressure on surfaces, which does not depend on the mass of the solid, but depends on the area of contact on the solid and the force applied.
  • Since pressure refers to force exerted per unit area. Pressure can be increased by either increasing the size of the force or reducing the area over which the force acts.
  • A solid with a larger surface area where the force acts will exert less pressure compared to a solid surface with a small area where the force acts.