Question

A centrifuge is used to separate a heavier component from a lighter one.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Different separation techniques are present depending on the property of the substances to be separated

• Centrifugation is a separation technqiue which uses the principle "density difference of the components"
• When the mixture of components having different density, rotated (or spun) using a centrifugal machine the denser particles forced to move to the bottom and separated.
• Milk is a colloid, where the fat globules are dispersed in the medium (water).
• We can separate cream from milk using centrifugation technique.
• The particles which are small in size (i.e which can not separate using ordinary filter paper) separated using this process.
• A simple centrifuge (in the laboratory) has a vertical shaft carrying four or more test tube holders where the mixture is put for rotation.
• The centrifugal force acts on the particles and forced heavier particles to settle down at the bottom.

Therefore, the given statement is true, i.e.., a centrifuge is used to separate heavier component from a lighter one.