How do solids move?

Answer 1

Scientists at CNRS-affiliated laboratories(1) in Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris have provided the first proof that amorphous materials, also known as soft glasses, deform and flow through a collective movement of their particles. These materials (which include chocolate mousse, shaving cream, mayonnaise, metallic glasses, granular materials and mud) are amorphous solids, in other words, they are resistant like solids but, like liquids, lack a crystalline structure. This discovery, published in the journal Nature, should make it possible to better understand deformation and fracturing in metallic glasses(2) and the spreading of thin layers of fragile materials (such as face creams) used in the cosmetics, food-processing and lubrication industries.

Answer 2

Solids can move through processes such as sliding, rolling, or vibrations of their particles when an external force is applied. The movement of solids is often characterized by the transfer of energy within the material's structure, resulting in displacement or deformation. Overall, the movement of solids is typically slower and more restricted compared to liquids and gases.

Answer 3

The atoms or molecules ion the solids move with the vibratory direction