Assertion (A): All liquids take the shape of their container.
Reason (R): Liquids flow because their particles are loosely packed.

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A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D Both A & R are false

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Answer: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Particles in a liquid are loosely packed and can slide past one another, so liquids flow. Because they flow, they spread out and take the shape of whatever container holds them. R explains A.

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Assertion (A): All liquids take the shape of their container.
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