Solid Blocks and Runny Water
A solid, like a wooden block, keeps the same shape in any container. A liquid, like water, flows and takes the shape of whatever holds it.
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Examples
- An ice cube stays a cube in a bowl, but melted water spreads out flat.
- Milk poured from a carton takes the shape of the cup.
Key takeaways
- Solids keep their own shape.
- Liquids take the shape of their container.
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