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Which of the following statements about amorphous solids is incorrect?

A

they melt over a range of temperature

B

they are anisotropic

C

there is no orderly arrangement of particles

D

they are rigid and incompressible.

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B
Amorphous solids are isotropic as they show same properties in all directions
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