Sifting Sugar Particles

[smither777]

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.

 

[H_man]

What is the context? Do you have any other information? It is all quite vague.

 

[Danger]

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.

 

[smither777]

yes, i was kind of thinking it had something to do perhaps with static electricity

 

[smither777]

thanks a bunch, i think i got it :D