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Question : When the heavier component in a mixture settles after water is added to it, the process is called ______________.

Option 1: sedimentation

Option 2: sieving

Option 3: yarning

Option 4: threshing


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: sedimentation


Solution : The correct option is sedimentation .

Sedimentation occurs when heavier particles in a mixture settle down to the bottom due to gravity when water is added. This separation is based on the differences in density between the components in the mixture.

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