Why Do Sugar Particles Deflect When Sifting?

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The discussion revolves around understanding the physics behind the deflection of sugar particles during the sifting process, with a hint suggesting a comparison to hair tangles.

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  • Participants are attempting to clarify the underlying physics, with some speculating about the role of electrostatic charges in the behavior of the sugar particles.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants exploring different ideas and attempting to connect the observed phenomenon to concepts of static electricity. There is no explicit consensus yet.

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Hi,
I was given a bonus question, but I really can't find the physics reason behind it. The question was: Why do sugar particles, when sifting rigorously deflect? and we were given a hint - similar to hair tangles..

Can somebody please help me? Thank you.
 
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What is the context? Do you have any other information? It is all quite vague.
 
Just a rough guess, because I don't know the technical aspect of it, but it sounds as if you're referring to a build-up of electrostatic charges that would repel the crystals from each other.
 
yes, i was kind of thinking it had something to do perhaps with static electricity
 
thanks a bunch, i think i got it :D
 

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