Q: What state of matter exists if particles do not have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction between them?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

If particles do not have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction between them, matter exists as a solid. The particles are packed closely together and held rigidly in place. All they can do is vibrate. This explains why solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.

 Choices:

- plasma

- liquid

- gas

- solid


A:
solid