If you reversed the order of paragraphs 1 and 2, the following impact would likely occur:
Readers would lack the context to understand what a centrifuge is and why it is important.
This response suggests that by changing the order of the paragraphs, the readers would not receive the necessary background information about the centrifuge before encountering details about its application or the project in Uganda. This lack of context could hinder their understanding of the significance of the centrifuge in the broader project narrative.