Multiple Choice
Which one of the following statements best explains why convection does not occur in solids?
A) Molecules in a solid are more closely spaced than in a gas.
B) The molecules in a solid are not free to move throughout the volume of the solid.
C) Molecules in a solid vibrate at a lower frequency than those in a liquid.
D) Solids are more compressible than liquids.
E) Solids are less compressible than gases.
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