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| − | : Brownian Motion is [[evidence]] of the [[Particle Model|particle model]] of [[matter]]. | + | : Brownian Motion is [[Scientific Evidence|evidence]] of the [[Particle Model|particle model]] of [[matter]]. |
| − | : When viewed under a [[microscope]] small [[object]s like a [[pollen]] grain or tea leaf seem to change direction randomly. | + | : When viewed under a [[microscope]] small [[object]]s like a [[pollen]] grain or tea leaf seem to change direction randomly. |
| − | : [[Brownian Motion]] can be [[explain]]ed if the small [[object]]s are being hit by other, even smaller [[object]]s that cannot be seen. This is [[evidence]] that [[matter]] is made of [[particle]]s. | + | : [[Brownian Motion]] can be [[explain]]ed if the small [[object]]s are being hit by other, even smaller [[object]]s that cannot be seen. This is [[Scientific Evidence|evidence]] that [[matter]] is made of [[particle]]s. |
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| + | |[[File:Brownianmotion.gif|center]] | ||
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| + | In this animation the grey [[particle]]s represent [[particle]]s too small to see. The yellow [[particle]]s represent [[particle]]s that are big enough to see and the blue lines show the random path of the yellow [[particle]]s. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Brownian Motion]] is the seemingly random movement of very small, visible, [[particle]]s when viewed under a [[microscope]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Brownian Motion=== | ||
| + | : Brownian Motion is [[Scientific Evidence|evidence]] of the [[Particle Model|particle model]] of [[matter]]. | ||
| + | : When viewed under a [[microscope]] small [[object]]s like a [[pollen]] grain or tea leaf seem to change direction randomly. | ||
| + | : [[Brownian Motion]] can be [[explain]]ed if the small [[object]]s are being hit by other, even smaller [[object]]s that cannot be seen. This is [[Scientific Evidence|evidence]] that [[matter]] is made of [[particle]]s. | ||
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| + | In this animation the grey [[particle]]s represent [[particle]]s too small to see. The yellow [[particle]]s represent [[particle]]s that are big enough to see and the blue lines show the random path of the yellow [[particle]]s. | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | ====AQA==== | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/019835939X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=019835939X&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=57e96876985fc39b1a3d8a3e3dc238b6 ''Brownian motion, page 87, GCSE Physics; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 5== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Brownian Motion|Brownian motion]] is the random and unpredictable motion of a [[particle]] caused by collisions with [[molecule]]s of the surrounding substance. | ||
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| + | ===About Brownian Motion=== | ||
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| + | *[[Brownian Motion|Brownian motion]] demonstrates the [[Kinetic Theory|kinetic theory]] of [[matter]]. | ||
| + | *[[Brownian Motion|Brownian motion]] is observed as the erratic movement of [[particle]]s suspended in a [[fluid]]. | ||
| + | *[[Brownian Motion|Brownian motion]] provided early evidence for the existence of [[atom]]s and [[molecule]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Brownian Motion|Brownian motion]] is described mathematically by the Einstein relation for [[diffusion]]. | ||
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| + | ===Examples=== | ||
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| + | *The random movement of pollen grains in water observed under a [[microscope]]. | ||
| + | *Used in determining [[Avogadro Constant|Avogadro's number]] by observing [[particle]] movement in a [[fluid]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 22 May 2024
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Brownian Motion is the seemingly random movement of very small, visible, particles when viewed under a microscope.
About Brownian Motion
- Brownian Motion is evidence of the particle model of matter.
- When viewed under a microscope small objects like a pollen grain or tea leaf seem to change direction randomly.
- Brownian Motion can be explained if the small objects are being hit by other, even smaller objects that cannot be seen. This is evidence that matter is made of particles.
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In this animation the grey particles represent particles too small to see. The yellow particles represent particles that are big enough to see and the blue lines show the random path of the yellow particles. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Brownian Motion is the seemingly random movement of very small, visible, particles when viewed under a microscope.
About Brownian Motion
- Brownian Motion is evidence of the particle model of matter.
- When viewed under a microscope small objects like a pollen grain or tea leaf seem to change direction randomly.
- Brownian Motion can be explained if the small objects are being hit by other, even smaller objects that cannot be seen. This is evidence that matter is made of particles.
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In this animation the grey particles represent particles too small to see. The yellow particles represent particles that are big enough to see and the blue lines show the random path of the yellow particles. |
References
AQA
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Brownian motion is the random and unpredictable motion of a particle caused by collisions with molecules of the surrounding substance.
About Brownian Motion
- Brownian motion demonstrates the kinetic theory of matter.
- Brownian motion is observed as the erratic movement of particles suspended in a fluid.
- Brownian motion provided early evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules.
- Brownian motion is described mathematically by the Einstein relation for diffusion.
Examples
- The random movement of pollen grains in water observed under a microscope.
- Used in determining Avogadro's number by observing particle movement in a fluid.