It is difficult to change the shape of a solid as the molecules of it are tightly packed together and have strong intermolecular forces. As they have strong forces of attraction the molecules cannot move away from their position and hence it is difficult change their shape.
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atoms in solids are arranged in a fixed pattern's it is very difficult to compress them and change their shapes
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Solids change their shapes in many ways. Solids will melt if they are in hot temperatures, and this changes their shape.
A 2 dimensional shape such as a circle is NOT a solid shape, while a sphere is.