Which of the following statements is incorrect about amorphous solids?
Correct answer: B. They are rigid and incompressible
- A. They are isotropic
- B. They are rigid and incompressible
- C. They melt over a wide range of temperatures.
- D. There is no orderly arrangement of particles
Explanation
In amorphous solids, the arrangement of particles is irregular in all directions; hence, the value of any physical property is the same in any direction. Hence, they are isotropic. Therefore, Option B is the answer.
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