Why do larger particles move up when a mixture is shaken?

Subject: Why do larger particles move up when a mixture is shaken?

Date: Sun Oct 10 21:52:31 1999
Posted by Candice
Grade level: 10-12 School: Smithfield High School
City: Smithfield State/Province: RI Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 939606751.Ph

Message:


I've got a mixture of solids and all the larger particles rise to the top 
of the container when I shake them.  Why is that?

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