In which of the following states of matter are the particles locked in position and only able to vibrate?

Question

A.
liquids only
B.
solids, liquids, and gases
C.
solids only
D.
solids and liquids only

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. solids only.

In solids, the particles are closely packed together and locked in fixed positions, allowing them only to vibrate in place. In liquids, the particles are not locked in position and can move past one another, and in gases, the particles are far apart and move freely.