Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

Brownian motion refers to the irregular movement of tiny particles in a liquid or gas. Which statement concerning Brownian motion is correct?

  • ABrownian motion only occurs when the liquid or gas is heated.
  • BMuch heavier fast-moving particles that cannot be seen collide with the microscopic particles.
  • CMuch lighter fast-moving particles that cannot be seen collide with the microscopic particles.
  • DThe microscopic particles move to avoid the fast-moving liquid or gas molecules.

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