Why can liquids flow?

  • A
    Because the intermolecular forces are very strong.
  • B
    Because the intermolecular forces are weak and molecules can move past each other.
  • C
    Because the molecules are fixed in a rigid structure.
  • D
    Because the kinetic energy of molecules is zero.

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