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
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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