= Brownian motion
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Brownian motion, also known as particle theory, is the random movement of small particles suspended in a fluid (like air or water) resulting from their collision with the fast-moving molecules of the fluid. This phenomenon was named after the botanist Robert Brown, who observed it in 1827 while studying pollen grains in water. The key characteristics of Brownian motion are: 1. **Randomness**: The movement is erratic and unpredictable.
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