Question

Give reason: Solids have any number of free surfaces while liquids have only one upper free surface​

Answer 1

Explanation:

solid consist of very rigid and layered structure which allows solid to have number of free surfaces. ... Liquid contain only one free surface because force of attraction is less between the atom which do not allow it have more than one free surface. For example liquid occupy the shape of container in which it is poured.

Answer 2

Answer:

In solids, molecules do not posses translatory motion. Therefore, they occupy fixed positions. ... Therefore, they do not have fixed positions and do not posses translatory motion which is not random like gaseous molecules and the upper suface is free. Hence, they have only one free surface.

Explanation:

Hope this helps you