States of Matter
 

States of Matter problem 21


In an experiment, smoke particles are suspended in air and viewed through a microscope. The smoke particles move about with short random movements. Which of the following statements is correct?


  • Air particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in one direction only.


  • Air particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in random directions.


  • Air particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in one direction only.


  • Air particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in random directions.


 

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