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Granular convection

physical science Maturity 11-13

Big nuts move to the top.

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Mixed nuts small white2.jpg
They move when you shake them. Small bits fall under the big ones. This makes the big bits rise up. You might see this in your cereal.
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Raisin Bran Cereal in box (38390064056).jpg
Have you seen big pieces on top?

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