In general, liquids are characterized by a nonzero
A) shear modulus.
B) bulk modulus.
C) Young's modulus.
D) none of the above.

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Liquids have a nonzero bulk modulus, which measures their resistance to compression. Unlike solids, liquids cannot withstand shear stress without flowing, so they do not have a shear modulus or Young's modulus, which are measures of resistance to shear and tensile stress, respectively.

In General, Liquids Are Characterized by a Nonzero