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In solids the particles are holded strongly.in other words there is a strong force of attraction.when rocks are melted the force of attraction gets weakenedand thus the particles are able to move easily. In solids the particles are holded strongly.in other words there is a strong force of attraction.when rocks are melted the force of attraction gets weakenedand thus the particles are able to move easily.

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