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In which medium does colloidal particles exhibit brownian motion?

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Only solids
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Only liquids
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Only gases
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Only fluids
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Solution

The correct option is D Only fluids
Brownian motion is defined as the continuous random movement of small particles suspended in a fluid (liquid or gas), which arise from collisions with the fluid molecules. An example of brownian motion is tea diffusing in water, the particles swirl in random directions.

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