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How physics helps Brazil nuts come out on top.

Authors :
Temming, Maria
Source :
Science News. 6/5/2021, Vol. 199 Issue 10, p4-4. 3/8p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article discusses research published in the April 19, 2021 issue of "Scientific Reports," that explains why the largest particles in some mixtures tend to gather at the top, a phenomenon known as the Brazil nut effect.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PARTICLES
*MIXTURES
*BRAZIL nut

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
199
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
150403734

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