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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Why do the liquids and gases have zero value of modulus of rigidity? 

Answer

Liquids and gases have zero value of modulus of rigidity because they do not have any definite shape themselves. Liquids and gases take the shape of the container they are in.

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Some More Questions From Mechanical Properties of Fluids Chapter

 Define rigid body.

Which state of matter possesses rigidity?

What is elasticity?

Name the property of material that opposes the deformation in it.

 Name the quantity which has neither unit nor dimensions.

Why strain is dimensionless?

What is stress?

Name the two types of stress. 

What is tensile stress?

What is compression stress?