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Comparing particles
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Now you can focus on a single molecule of the air.

How does its motion differ from that of the dust grain?

In what ways is it similar?

Points to consider...

Is the motion random?
Are the collisions elastic or inelastic?
What is the same for both particles:
mass?
average velocity?
average momentum?
average kinetic energy?
[ Brownian motion Applet ]
 

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