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Match the following characteristics of Brownian motion:
Match the following characteristics of Brownian motion:
Random and irregular movement = Particles move in a straight line No preferred direction = Movement is biased towards a particular direction No net displacement = Particles always move in a circular path Particles always come to rest = Average displacement is zero over time
Match the following factors that affect Brownian motion:
Match the following factors that affect Brownian motion:
Temperature = Decreases kinetic energy of fluid molecules Particle size = Larger particles are more susceptible to Brownian motion Viscosity = Thinner fluids reduce Brownian motion Concentration = Increases Brownian motion
Match the following importance of Brownian motion:
Match the following importance of Brownian motion:
Confirmation of kinetic theory = Provides evidence for the theory of relativity Application in biology = Understanding Brownian motion is crucial for studying astronomy Nanotechnology and colloidal systems = Brownian motion is essential for understanding chemical reactions Medical applications = Brownian motion is essential for understanding biological systems
Match the following descriptions of Brownian motion:
Match the following descriptions of Brownian motion:
Match the following historical facts about Brownian motion:
Match the following historical facts about Brownian motion:
Match the following characteristics of fluid molecules in Brownian motion:
Match the following characteristics of fluid molecules in Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of temperature on Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of temperature on Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of particle size on Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of particle size on Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of viscosity on Brownian motion:
Match the following effects of viscosity on Brownian motion:
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Study Notes
Definition
- Brownian motion is the random movement of particles suspended in a fluid (liquid or gas) resulting from collisions with the surrounding fluid molecules.
History
- First observed by Scottish botanist Robert Brown in 1827
- Initially thought to be caused by living organisms, but later discovered to be a physical phenomenon
Characteristics
- Random and irregular movement: particles move in a zigzag pattern due to collisions with fluid molecules
- No preferred direction: movement is equally likely in all directions
- No net displacement: average displacement is zero over time
Factors Affecting Brownian Motion
- Temperature: increased temperature increases kinetic energy of fluid molecules, resulting in more frequent and violent collisions
- Particle size: smaller particles are more susceptible to Brownian motion due to larger surface area-to-volume ratio
- Viscosity: thicker fluids reduce Brownian motion due to increased resistance
Importance
- Confirmation of kinetic theory: Brownian motion provides strong evidence for the kinetic theory of gases, which states that gases consist of rapidly moving particles
- Application in biology: understanding Brownian motion is crucial for studying biological systems, such as cell membranes and transport mechanisms
- Nanotechnology and colloidal systems: Brownian motion is essential for understanding the behavior of nanoparticles and colloidal systems
Definition of Brownian Motion
- Random movement of particles suspended in a fluid (liquid or gas) due to collisions with surrounding fluid molecules.
History of Brownian Motion
- First observed by Scottish botanist Robert Brown in 1827.
- Initially thought to be caused by living organisms, but later discovered to be a physical phenomenon.
Characteristics of Brownian Motion
- Particles move in a zigzag pattern due to collisions with fluid molecules.
- Movement is equally likely in all directions.
- Average displacement is zero over time.
Factors Affecting Brownian Motion
- Increase in temperature increases kinetic energy of fluid molecules, resulting in more frequent and violent collisions.
- Smaller particles are more susceptible to Brownian motion due to larger surface area-to-volume ratio.
- Thicker fluids reduce Brownian motion due to increased resistance.
Importance of Brownian Motion
- Provides strong evidence for the kinetic theory of gases, which states that gases consist of rapidly moving particles.
- Crucial for studying biological systems, such as cell membranes and transport mechanisms.
- Essential for understanding the behavior of nanoparticles and colloidal systems in nanotechnology.
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