science question, thanks for all your answers!
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try and pour it into a different container. If the substance adapts to the new container, it's a fluid. If it's shape stays the same, then it's not a fluid.
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Fluids flow so a flowmeter might help. Remember, gases are also fluids, feel that wind on you face.
Most commonly liquids and fluids are the synonymous, and include liquids, gases, plasmas and, to some extent, plastic solids.
Most commonly liquids and fluids are the synonymous, and include liquids, gases, plasmas and, to some extent, plastic solids.
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You can check its properties of course... But you can check it with the temperature too! All the substances have different properties in different temperatures. Gas, fluid,solid
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Remember that a fluid is a liquid OR a gas. The word means 'something that flows'.