A solid is not considered fluid because
A. its atoms or molecules are bound as close together as possible.
B. its atoms or molecules are under too much pressure.
C. of the fixed arrangement of its atoms or molecules.
D. of the heavy nature of its atoms or molecules.
Answer: C
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