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Figure 1. Friction
Particles with a smoother surface will generally
have a lower frictional interaction and flow Figure 2. Mechanical Interlocking
more easily than those that are rougher, Particles of a certain shape can
assuming all other features are identical. mechanically interlock and resist
flow.
• Particles with higher density are generally less
Particle adhesive/cohesive than less dense particles of the same size
Density and shape.