Explain Brownian Movement.

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Answer :

Ans : Brownian Movement :
In 1827 British botanist Robert Brown explained Brownian movement as.
Statement :
“A continuous , rapid , zigzag motion of suspended particles through the medium is called Brownian
motion”.
Example :
Movement of pollen grains in water molecules observed in microscope.

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