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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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