Physics - Particles Flutter as They Fall
Experiments with small falling particles show that their orientations oscillate—which may help explain the settling of volcanic ash and the formation of snow.
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Experiments with small falling particles show that their orientations oscillate—which may help explain the settling of volcanic ash and the formation of snow.
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