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Brownian motion of smoke particles can be studied by using the apparatus shown in Figure 9. To observe the motion, some smoke is enclosed in the smoke cell and then observed through the microscope.

Brownian motion of smoke particles can be studied by using the apparatus shown in Figure 9. To observe the motion, some smoke is enclosed in the smoke cell and then observed through the microscope.
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(a) Explain the role of the smoke particles, lens and microscope in the experiment.
(b) State and explain the nature of the observed motion of the smoke particles.
(c) State what will be observed about the motion of the smoke particles if the temperature surrounding the smoke cell is raised slightly

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John
a)- Smoke particles: are used to show the behavior of air molecules since they are more visible than air molecules and light enough to move when bombarded by air molecules

-Lens: Focuses the light from the lamp on the smoke particle causing them to be observable.

- Microscope: Enlarges (Magnifies) the smoke particles so that they are visible.

b) The smoke particles are seen to be in constant random motion. The motion is caused by uneven
bombardment by invisible particles of air

c) the smoke particles would move faster.
johnmulu answered the question on April 13, 2017 at 12:55

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