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what is Brownian movement?In which of the following solutions,Brownian movement is observed? a)Dust particles suspended in air b)Sodium chloride solution

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Brownian motion is the random movement of microscopic particles suspended in a liquid or gas, caused by collisions with molecules of the surrounding medium.
Dust particles suspended in air will exhibit Brownian motion.

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