12.1 - Properties of Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a fluid?
A
A material that flows
2
Q
What can particles do in a fluid that they cannot do in a solid?
A
Move relative to one another
3
Q
What states are generally considered fluids?
A
Liquids and gases
4
Q
What other things can fall under the fluid catchment?
A
Plasma and some amorphous solids
5
Q
What is an amorphous solid?
A
Non-crystalline and lacks definitive structure
6
Q
Give an example of an amorphous solid:
A
Glass
