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How does the Brazil nut effect work? Our teacher has us answer a few questions that are nearly impossible to answer. I have no idea about this one, please help.

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The phenomenon, of large particles tending to rise to the top of mixtures while small particles tend to sink down, is known as the Brazil nut effect!!!!!

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