Which One of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Convection

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best explains why convection does not occur in solids?

• A)Molecules in a solid are more closely spaced than in a gas.
• B)The molecules in a solid are not free to move throughout the volume of the solid.
• C)Molecules in a solid vibrate at a lower frequency than those in a liquid.
• D)Solids are more compressible than liquids.
• E)Solids are less compressible than gases.

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