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What is the primary cause of Brownian motion?

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What is the primary cause of Brownian motion?.

  1. A.Gravity
  2. B.Electromagnetic forces
  3. C.Collisions with surrounding molecules
  4. D.Magnetic fields

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Brownian Motion Observation

In a laboratory, a scientist observes the movement of small particles suspended in water under a microscope. The particles move in a random, zigzag pattern.

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    State the cause of Brownian motion as observed in the experiment.

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