Brownian Motion: A Random Dance of Particles
What is Brownian Motion?
Brownian motion is the random, jiggling movement of particles suspended in a liquid or gas. It is also known as Brownian molecular motion.
How it Works
Brownian motion occurs when tiny particles, surrounded by even tinier fluid particles, are bombarded by the fluid molecules. These collisions cause the particles to move in a zigzag pattern.
Discovery and Applications
Brownian motion was first observed by the botanist Robert Brown in 1827. Since then, it has become a fundamental concept in physics and has applications in fields such as biology, chemistry, and engineering.
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